Hoplia laticollis
LeConte, 1856
Hoplia laticollis is a small scarab beetle distributed across the Great Plains and western North America. measure 6–8.5 mm in length and are morphologically very similar to Hoplia callipyge. The species has been recorded from prairie and grassland in Canada and the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hoplia laticollis: /ˈhɔp.li.ə ˌlæ.tɪˈkɒl.ɪs/
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Identification
are 6–8.5 mm in length. Distinguished from the very similar Hoplia callipyge by subtle morphological differences; precise diagnostic characters require examination of specific structural features.
Habitat
Great Plains shortgrass prairie and associated grassland .
Distribution
North America: Canada (Manitoba) and United States (Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).
Similar Taxa
- Hoplia callipygeExtremely similar in appearance; the two are frequently confused and require careful examination to distinguish.