Species Matthewsius illawarrensis (Matthews, 1974)
- Lepanus illawarrensis Matthews, E.G. 1974. A revision of the Scarabaeine dung beetles of Australia. II. Tribe Scarabaeini. Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series 24: 1-211 [121].
Type data:
Holotype ANIC ♂, Clyde Mtn, NSW.
Paratype(s) ANIC 27 specimens; NMV 1 specimen; SAMA 7 specimens.
Generic Combinations
- Matthewsius illawarrensis (Matthews, 1974). —
Gunter, N.L. & Weir, T.A. 2017. Two new genera of Australian dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae) with the description of six new species and transfer of six described species. Zootaxa 4290(2): 201–243 [215]
Distribution
States
New South Wales
IBRA
NSW: Sydney Basin (SB)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- New South Wales: SE coastal
- Queensland: NE coastal
Distribution References
Ecological Descriptors
Adult: coprophagous, flightless, tall open forest, terrestrial.
Larva: coprophagous.
General References
Williams, G.A. & Williams, T. 1982. A survey of the Aphodiinae, Hybosorinae and Scarabaeinae (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) from small wet forests of coastal New South Wales. Part 1: Nowra to Newcastle. Australian Entomological Magazine 9: 42-48 (distribution)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02-May-2019 | Scarabaeinae | 19-Oct-2017 | MODIFIED | |
| 01-Jul-2020 | 17-Dec-2010 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |