Xerasia

Lewis, 1895

fruitworm beetles

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Xerasia is a of fruitworm beetles in the Byturidae, established by Lewis in 1895. The genus comprises four described , all to California. Members occur in diverse environments including both wet and dry .

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How to pronounce Xerasia: //zɛˈrɑː.si.ə//

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Habitat

in this have been recorded from varied California environments, including both moist and arid conditions.

Distribution

to California, United States.

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Species diversity

The contains four described : Xerasia grisescens (Jayne, 1882), Xerasia meschniggi (Reitter, 1905), Xerasia punica Goodrich & Springer, 1988, and Xerasia variegata Lewis, 1895.

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