Редкий случай симметричной патологии у Aphodius erraticus (L.) (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae)

Abstract

An interesting specimen of mole Aphodius erraticus (L.) was taken оп 15.05.1997, 12.10.1997 1 the territory of Donetsk. Its prethorax bears V-shaped cuts in the centre of the frontal and back edges, connected by а thin seam. The seam divides prethorax lengthwise into two equal halves, each of which bears two deep cross fovea (Fig.). Thus the form, sizes and depth of foveae of both the halves are practically symmetric. A structure of genital apparatus, its form, size and colouring completely correspond to those of Aphodius erraticus (L.).