ABSTRACT
Pronotum short, broad, convex. Elytra convex with 10 distinct costae, intercostae with or without distinct punctures. Pygidium concealed by elytra. Scutellum exposed. Legs with coxae transverse; protibia fossorial, outer margin toothed, apex with one spur; meso- and metatibia with 2 apical spurs; metafemora and metatibiae enlarged to cover abdomen in retracted position; tarsi 5-5-5; claws equal in size, simple; empodium absent.
