Species Anoplognathus smaragdinus Ohaus, 1904
- Anoplognathus smaragdinus Ohaus, F. 1904. Revision der Anoplognathiden. (Coleoptera lamellicornia). Stettiner Entomologische Zeitung 65: 57-175 [90] [nom. nov. for Calloodes prasinus Macleay, 1873].
- Calloodes prasinus Macleay, W.J. 1873. Miscellanea entomologica. Transactions of the Entomological Society of New South Wales 2: 319-370 [359] [junior homonym of
Paranonca prasina Castelnau, 1840].Type data:
Lectotype ANIC(MMUS) ♂, N Australia.
Paralectotype(s) ANIC(MMUS) ♀.Subsequent designation references:
Carne, P.B. 1957. A revision of the ruteline genus Anoplognathus Leach (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae). Australian Journal of Zoology 5(1): 88–143 [132]; Cassis, G. & Weir, T.A. 1992. In, Houston, W.W.K. (ed.) Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Vol. 9. Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea. Canberra : AGPS xii 544 pp. (interpret the incorrect inference to a holotype as a lectotype designation (Art. 74, ICZN 1985)). - Calloodes translucidus Benderitter, E. 1923. Quelques Rutélides exotiques nouveaux (Col.). Bulletin de la Société Entomologique de France 1923: 91-94 [93].
Type data:
Syntype(s) MNHP, QLD.
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Carne, P.B. 1957. A revision of the ruteline genus Anoplognathus Leach (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae). Australian Journal of Zoology 5(1): 88–143 [130]
Distribution
States
Queensland
IBRA
Qld: Brigalow Belt North (BBN), Brigalow Belt South (BBS), Central Mackay Coast (CMC), Cape York Peninsula (CYP), Desert Uplands (DEU), Einasleigh Uplands (EIU), NSW North Coast (NNC), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ), Wet Tropics (WT)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Queensland: NE coastal
Ecological Descriptors
Adult: folivore, herbivore (associated flora: Hibiscus tiliaceus L. [MALVACEAE]), terrestrial, volant.
Larva: grass roots, humus, rotting wood.
Extra Ecological Information
Larvae probably feed on rotting wood, humus or grass roots.
General References
Carne, P.B. 1957. A revision of the ruteline genus Anoplognathus Leach (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae). Australian Journal of Zoology 5(1): 88–143 (host)
Jarvis, E. 1923. Science notes. On the habits and colouration of Queensland Rutelidae. Queensland Agricultural Journal 19: 333-336 (biology)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-Nov-2022 | SCARABAEIDAE | 30-Mar-2023 | MODIFIED | |
| 16-Jun-2022 | SCARABAEIDAE | 30-Mar-2023 | MODIFIED | |
| 03-Mar-2022 | SCARABAEIDAE | 30-Mar-2023 | MODIFIED | |
| 04-Aug-2021 | SCARABAEIDAE | 30-Mar-2023 | MODIFIED | |
| 24-Dec-2020 | SCARABAEOIDEA | 30-Mar-2023 | MODIFIED | |
| 01-Jul-2020 | POLYPHAGA | 30-Mar-2023 | MODIFIED | Max Beatson |
| 02-Sep-2019 | SCARABAEIDAE | 30-Mar-2023 | MODIFIED | |
| 02-May-2019 | SCARABAEIDAE | 30-Mar-2023 | MODIFIED | |
| 01-Jul-2020 | SCARABAEOIDEA | 30-Mar-2023 | MODIFIED | |
| 01-Jul-2020 | 30-Mar-2023 | MODIFIED | ||
| 30-Mar-2023 | MODIFIED |