Pleocoma linsleyi
Hovore, 1971
rain beetle
Pleocoma linsleyi is a of rain beetle described by Hovore in 1971. The species was named in honor of American entomologist Earle Gorton Linsley. It belongs to the Pleocomidae, a group of scarab beetles known for their autumn patterns and association with rainfall.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pleocoma linsleyi: /pliːoʊˈkoʊmə ˈlɪnzliˌaɪ/
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Distribution
Known from California, USA. Records indicate presence in the Nearctic region.
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Etymology
Named in honor of American entomologist Earle Gorton Linsley (1897–1990), known for his work on beetles, particularly Cerambycidae.