Orizabus pinalicus
Warner, 2011
Orizabus pinalicus is a rhinoceros beetle described in 2011 from the southwestern United States. It belongs to the Orizabus, a group of relatively small dynastine scarabs. The is known from limited records in Arizona and Texas.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Orizabus pinalicus: /ɔːˈrɪzəbəs pɪˈnælɪkəs/
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Identification
As a member of Orizabus, this is relatively small for a rhinoceros beetle. Males possess a short, erect horn on the , a diagnostic feature of the . The species can be distinguished from other Orizabus by examination of male genitalia and subtle differences in pronotal and elytral ; precise identification requires reference to the original description by Warner (2011).
Distribution
United States: Arizona and Texas. Records indicate presence in the Nearctic region, specifically the southwestern United States.
Similar Taxa
- Other Orizabus speciesSeveral occur in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Orizabus pinalicus is distinguished by male genitalia and subtle external features described in Warner (2011).
- Small Dynastinae in PentodontiniOther small rhinoceros beetles in the same tribe, such as some Tomarus , may appear similar in size and general form. Orizabus males have a distinctive erect cephalic horn, while Tomarus males typically have recurved or differently shaped horns.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by William B. Warner in 2011, making it one of the more recently described in the Orizabus. The specific epithet refers to the Pinal Mountains or Pinal County region of Arizona, likely indicating the type locality.
Observation records
iNaturalist reports 5 observations as of the knowledge cutoff, indicating the is rarely encountered or underreported.