Cyclocephala longula
LeConte, 1863
Cyclocephala longula is a rhinoceros beetle in the Scarabaeidae, Dynastinae. It is a member of the masked chafer group, characterized by with a distinctive dark facial marking. The is native to western North America, ranging from Canada through the western United States into northern Mexico. Like other Cyclocephala species, the larvae are white that feed on plant roots, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cyclocephala longula: /sɪkloʊˈsɛfələ ˈlɒŋɡjʊlə/
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Distribution
Western North America. Recorded from Canada (British Columbia), the United States (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming), and Mexico (Baja California, Baja California Sur, Chihuahua, Sonora).
Similar Taxa
- Cyclocephala pasadenaeSimilar western North American distribution and general ; C. pasadenae occurs in southwestern United States from Texas to California
- Cyclocephala luridaBoth are masked chafers with similar size (10-15 mm) and facial markings; C. lurida is primarily southeastern in distribution
- Cyclocephala borealisBoth are masked chafers with similar larval form and ; C. borealis is primarily northeastern in distribution
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Bug Spotlight | Entomology Research Museum
- JIPM Article on Masked Chafer Grubs in Turfgrass Explains Management Techniques
- Scarabaeidae | Beetles In The Bush | Page 3
- How an International Education Program Fosters a Young Student's Interest in Entomology
- Quiz Yourself: 2020 Entomology Games Questions