Robert Angus and J.F. MATÉ (2005) Description of a new species of Aphodius ILLIGER from the Iberian Peninsula and comments regarding the biogeography and ecology of the subgenus Liothorax MOTSCHULSKY. Koleopterologische Rundschau (Coleopterological Review), 75 (). pp. 325–336. ISSN 0075-6547
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A new species belonging to the genus Aphodius ILLIGER (subgenus Liothorax MOTSCHULSKY), A. wilsonae n.sp., is described from the Iberian Peninsula. The new species is diagnosed using both morphological characters and karyological and genetic evidence. In order to facilitate identification a revised key for the western Palaearctic Liothorax is provided. The ecology and biogeography of the group is discussed based on data accumulated by the authors from wild populations and collections.
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