Pleocoma sonomae

Linsley, 1935

rain beetle

Pleocoma sonomae is a of described by Linsley in 1935. Like other members of the , it is a large, . The species is to California and is one of approximately 30 described species in the Pleocoma. Rain beetles are known for their following rainfall events, particularly in autumn and winter.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pleocoma sonomae: //pliːəˈkoʊmə səˈnoʊmiː//

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Distribution

California, USA (North America)

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Taxonomic History

Described by Linsley in 1935 based on specimens from Sonoma County, California, as indicated by the epithet 'sonomae'.

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