Pleocoma blaisdelli
Linsley, 1938
rain beetle
Pleocoma blaisdelli is a in the , described by Linsley in 1938. It is one of approximately 30 in the Pleocoma, all to western North America. Rain beetles are named for their habit of emerging during autumn or winter rains to mate. The species is recorded from California. Like other Pleocoma, are sexually and do not feed.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pleocoma blaisdelli: //pliːoʊˈkoʊmə blaɪzˈdɛlaɪ//
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Distribution
Recorded from California, USA. Part of the Nearctic fauna of western North America.
Seasonality
have been observed in November and December, coinciding with seasonal rainfall patterns typical of Pleocoma .
Life Cycle
Females remain in burrows, attracting males with . feed on roots, primarily of grasses, and develop over multiple years.
Behavior
are active during rainfall events. Males in search of females; females are flightless and remain in subterranean burrows.
Ecological Role
are root feeders, potentially influencing plant structure. serve as food for vertebrate during their brief period.
Similar Taxa
- Other Pleocoma speciesDistinguished by male genitalic and geographic distribution; P. blaisdelli is restricted to specific California localities.
More Details
Conservation status
Not evaluated by IUCN. Limited observation records suggest restricted distribution.
Research needs
Basic , including precise requirements and larval plants, remains undocumented.