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Beetle Conservation, p. 29-30

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4020-6047-2_4

Springer, Journal of Insect Conservation, 1(11), p. 29-30, 2007

DOI: 10.1007/s10841-007-9067-8

Springer (part of Springer Nature), Journal of Insect Conservation, 1(11), p. 19-27

DOI: 10.1007/s10841-006-9015-z

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Conservation status of Prodontria (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) species in New Zealand

Journal article published in 2006 by B. I. P. Barratt ORCID
This paper is made freely available by the publisher.
This paper is made freely available by the publisher.

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Abstract

The genus Prodontria (Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae), which comprises 16 described species, is an endemic southern New Zealand genus occupying lowland and coastal habitats, inter-montane basins and alpine environments. Many of the species have a limited distribution and face potential threats from habitat change and predation. The only species to be formally protected is P. lewisii Broun, commonly known as the Cromwell Chafer, which is now restricted to a 81-ha reserve in Central Otago. One undescribed lowland species might be extinct as a result of habitat modification. The current status of Prodontria species, the known distribution of species and potential threats are discussed.