Revision of the Pachytrichini (Coleoptera : Scarabaeidae : Melolonthinae)

Abstract

The monogeneric tribe, Pachytrichini, is revised and five species, all from Western Australia, are recognised: Pachytricha castanea Hope, P. demarzi Frey, P. minor Sharp, P. robusta Sharp, and P. tecta Sharp. P. munda Sharp and P. pallens Sharp are considered junior synonyms of P. castanea.