Ardella
Paulsen, 2021
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1Ardella is a of scarab beetles in the Scarabaeidae, Melolonthinae, established by Paulsen in 2021. It is the type genus of the tribe Ardellini, a recently recognized lineage within the scarab beetles. The genus is known from the Nearctic region. As a newly described genus, detailed biological information remains limited.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Nearctic region (North America).
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Taxonomic History
Ardella was established as a new by Paulsen in 2021, representing a newly recognized lineage within Melolonthinae. The tribe Ardellini was erected concurrently to accommodate this genus, indicating its distinct phylogenetic position among scarab beetles.