Pleocoma hoppingi
Fall, 1906
Hopping's Rain Beetle
Pleocoma hoppingi is a of rain beetle to California. Like other members of the Pleocomidae, it is flightless and exhibits strong . The species is poorly known biologically, with most records consisting of male specimens attracted to lights. It is one of approximately 30 described species in the Pleocoma, all restricted to western North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pleocoma hoppingi: /ˌpliːoʊˈkoʊmə ˈhɒpɪnˌdʒiː/
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Distribution
Known from California, USA. Distribution records indicate presence in the Nearctic region with specific locality data from California.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described by Fall in 1906. The has been compared taxonomically with P. rubiginosa, though detailed morphological or biological distinctions remain poorly documented in accessible literature.