Diplotaxis rufa
Linell, 1896
Rufous Scarab Beetle
Diplotaxis rufa is a scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae, Melolonthinae. The was described by Linell in 1896. Records indicate presence in the southeastern United States, specifically Florida and Georgia. As a member of the Diplotaxis, it belongs to a group commonly known as May beetles or June beetles, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diplotaxis rufa: /ˌdɪpləˈtaksɪs ˈruːfə/
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Distribution
Nearctic region: documented from Florida and Georgia, USA.
Similar Taxa
- Diplotaxis spp.Other in the Diplotaxis share similar and are distinguished primarily by subtle differences in coloration, size, and male genitalia; species-level identification requires examination of these characters.