Acrossidius

Acrossidius
Acrossidius tasmaniae
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Scarabaeiformia
Family: Scarabaeidae
Subfamily: Aphodiinae
Tribe: Aphodiini
Genus:
Schmidt, 1913

Acrossidius is a genus of beetles belonging to the family Scarabaeidae.[1]

The two species are native to Southern Australia. Acrossidius tasmaniae, the black-headed cockchafer or Tasmanian grass grub, is introduced to New Zealand.[1]

Species:[1]

  • Acrossidius pseudotasmaniae (Given, 1950)
  • Acrossidius tasmaniae (Hope, 1846)

References

  1. ^ a b c "Acrossidius Schmidt, 1913". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 1 July 2021.