Megaporus


Megaporus is a genus of beetles in the family Dytiscidae.

Description

Species of the genus Megaporus can be distinguished as sub-cylindrical with a body that narrows towards the abdominal apex. With a pear shaped head that tapers posteriorly but not constricted at the occipital level suture.

Species

The following species are recognised in the genus Megaporus:Megaporus fischeri Mouchamps, 1964Megaporus gardnerii Megaporus hamatus Megaporus howittii Megaporus natvigi Mouchamps, 1964Megaporus piceatus Megaporus ruficeps Megaporus solidus Megaporus tristis Megaporus wilsoni Mouchamps, 1964