Coenonycha inaja
McPeak & Lago, 2022
Coenonycha inaja is a described in 2022 from California. It belongs to the Coenonycha, a group of melolonthine to western North America. The species is known from a single observation record, reflecting its recent description and likely limited survey effort.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coenonycha inaja: //ˌsiːnəˈnɪkə ɪˈnaɪdʒə//
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Identification
As a recently described , diagnostic features distinguishing C. inaja from are documented in the original species description (McPeak & Lago, 2022). Members of Coenonycha generally exhibit moderate body size, dull to slightly lustrous , and variable pronotal and elytral sculpturing. Specific characters for C. inaja require reference to the description.
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Distribution
Known from California, USA. The single iNaturalist observation and distribution records from GBIF both indicate occurrence in California within the .
Similar Taxa
- Coenonycha spp.Other within the Coenonycha share general morphological features and occur in overlapping ranges in western North America. Accurate identification to species level requires examination of male and other subtle structural characters.
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Recent Description
Coenonycha inaja was formally described in 2022, making it one of the more recently recognized within the . The specific epithet 'inaja' refers to a locality in San Diego County, California.