Abstract

GASCA-ALVAREZ, Héctor Jaime. On the taxonomy and biology of Cyclocephala mannheimsi Endrödi, 1964 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae), new record for Colombia. Acta Zool. Mex [online]. 2014, vol.30, n.1, pp.174-187. ISSN 2448-8445.

Cyclocephala mannheimsi Endrödi, 1964 is recorded for the first time in Colombia, currently known from Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru. Species redescription is provided based in 103 exemplars. Color patterns observed are described and illustrated analyzing dominant forms and discuss possible causes that influence the variation of pigmentation in that species and other Cyclocephala species.

Keywords : Pigmentation patterns; intraspecific variation; Polyphenism.

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