Acrossidius is a genus of beetles belonging to the family Scarabaeidae.[1]
| Acrossidius | |
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| Acrossidius tasmaniae | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Subfamily: | Aphodiinae |
| Tribe: | Aphodiini |
| Genus: | Acrossidius Schmidt, 1913 |
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
edit- ^ a b c "Acrossidius Schmidt, 1913". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 1 July 2021.