Diplotaxis rufiola
Fall, 1909
A small scarab beetle in the Diplotaxis, described by Fall in 1909. It belongs to the tribe Diplotaxini within the Melolonthinae. The species has been documented across the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diplotaxis rufiola: /ˌdɪpləˈtæksɪs ˌruːfiˈoʊlə/
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Distribution
Southwestern United States (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Utah) and northern Mexico (Durango). Records indicate presence in both Nearctic and Neotropical regions.