Pericoptus is a genus of large scarab beetles found in New Zealand. As many as five species are recognized.Parkinson, Brian and Don Horne (Photographer). (2007). A Photographic Guide to Insects of New Zealand. New Holland Publishers (NZ) Ltd.
Species Pericoptus frontalis Pericoptus nitidulus Pericoptus punctatus Pericoptus stupidus Pericoptus truncatus
References
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