Elaphocera emarginata is a species of dung beetles belonging to the family Scarabaeidae.[1][2]

Elaphocera emarginata
Elaphocera emarginata. Museum specimen
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E. emarginata
Binomial name
Elaphocera emarginata
(Gyllenhal, 1817)
Synonyms
  • Elaphocera obscura Gené, 1836
  • Elaphocera sardoa Rambur, 1843

Description

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Elaphocera emarginata can reach a length of 10–12 millimetres (0.39–0.47 in). Body is brown-black, while females are usually reddish. The basis of the pronotum is hairy.[3]

Distribution

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This species is endemic to Sardinia.[4]

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