Pleocoma badia
Fall, 1917
rain beetle
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2Pleocoma badia is a of rain in the Pleocomidae, first described by Fall in 1917. It is found in North America and includes two recognized : P. b. badia and P. b. hirsuta. Rain beetles are notable for their during rainfall events and (burrowing) lifestyle.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pleocoma badia: /plɛˈoʊkəmə ˈbeɪdiə/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Pleocoma by the combination of its two recognized and geographic distribution in North America. The subspecies P. b. hirsuta (Davis, 1934) differs from the nominate subspecies in pilosity characteristics. Specific diagnostic features for distinguishing P. badia from congeneric species are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
North America. Specific range boundaries within North America are not documented in available sources.
Behavior
As with other members of Pleocomidae, has been observed to emerge during rainfall events. are known to be , spending much of their lives in burrows.
Similar Taxa
- Other Pleocoma speciesCo-occur in western North America; require examination of male genitalia and other subtle morphological characters for definitive identification
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Subspecies
Two are recognized: Pleocoma badia badia Fall, 1917 (nominate subspecies) and Pleocoma badia hirsuta Davis, 1934. The latter was described based on differences in hair .