Cotinis boylei
Goodrich, 1966
South Texas Coastal Cotinis
Cotinis boylei is a flower chafer in the Cetoniinae, 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
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Identification
Distinguished from other Cotinis by placement in subgenus Criniflava. As a member of Cetoniinae, 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 nitidaGreen June Beetle 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 Beetle is a western North American with overlapping general appearance; differs in distribution and likely ecological preferences