Monophylla californica

(Fall, 1901)

Monophylla californica is a of checkered beetle in the Cleridae. The species was described by Fall in 1901. It occurs in Central America and North America. As a member of the Cleridae family, it belongs to a group commonly known as checkered beetles, which are primarily predatory.

Monophylla californica by (c) Andrew Meeds, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Andrew Meeds. Used under a CC-BY license.Monophylla californica by (c) Andrew Meeds, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Andrew Meeds. Used under a CC-BY license.Tillinae (10.3897-zookeys.179.21253) Figure 4 by Burke A, Zolnerowich G (2017) Taxonomic revision of the New World Tillinae Leach sensu lato (Coleoptera: Cleridae). ZooKeys 719: 75-157. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.179.21253. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Monophylla californica: /mɒn.oʊˈfɪl.ə ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔːr.nɪ.kə/

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Distribution

Central America and North America. Distribution records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.

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