Cotinis boylei
Goodrich, 1966
South Texas Coastal Cotinis
Cotinis boylei is a flower in the , placed in the subgenus Criniflava within the Cotinis. It is known from coastal Texas and appears to be a rare with very few documented observations. The species was described by Goodrich in 1966.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cotinis boylei: //koʊˈtiːnɪs ˈbɔɪli//
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Identification
Distinguished from other Cotinis by placement in subgenus Criniflava. As a member of , possesses the characteristic elytral hinge allowing with closed. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing C. boylei from are not documented in available sources.
Habitat
Coastal Texas environments based on distribution records; specific preferences unknown.
Distribution
Nearctic: USA (Texas). Known from coastal regions of southern Texas.
Similar Taxa
- Cotinis nitida is a widespread and common congeneric in eastern North America, larger and more frequently encountered; C. boylei is restricted to coastal Texas and much less commonly observed
- Cotinis mutabilisFig is a western North with overlapping general appearance; differs in distribution and likely ecological preferences