Plectrodes

Horn, 1867

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Plectrodes is a of scarab beetles in the Scarabaeidae, Melolonthinae. The genus was established by Horn in 1867 and contains a single described , P. pubescens. These beetles are classified among the May beetles and June bugs, a group known for their robust bodies and often habits. Knowledge of this genus is limited due to its rarity and the small number of documented observations.

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How to pronounce Plectrodes: /ˈplɛktrəˌdiːz/

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Distribution

Nearctic region

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Taxonomic note

The contains only one described , P. pubescens, indicating either genuine rarity or potential taxonomic neglect. The Melolonthinae is a large and diverse group whose classification remains under active revision.

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