Diplotaxis muricata
Schaeffer, 1907
Diplotaxis muricata is a small scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae, Melolonthinae. The Diplotaxis comprises —small to medium-sized scarabs often attracted to lights at night. The species was described by Schaeffer in 1907 and is known from the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico. Like other Diplotaxis species, are likely and may be found on low vegetation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diplotaxis muricata: /ˌdɪploʊˈtæksɪs mjuˈrɪkɑːtə/
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Distribution
Recorded from the southwestern United States (New Mexico, Texas) and Middle America. GBIF records confirm presence in the Nearctic region, specifically in the U.S. states of New Mexico and Texas.
Similar Taxa
- Diplotaxis sp.Other in the Diplotaxis are morphologically similar small ; precise identification to species level in this genus often requires examination of genitalia or other detailed morphological characters.
- Other small scarabaeid chafers of many small Melolonthinae and related share similar size, body shape, and , making field identification challenging without close examination.