Polyphylla gracilis
Horn, 1881
Slender Polyphyllan Scarab Beetle
Polyphylla gracilis is a of in the , commonly known as the slender polyphyllan scarab beetle. measure 18.8–21.6 mm in length and are distinguished by a mottled elytral color pattern featuring a broad stripe. The species is to the southeastern United States, with confirmed records from Florida, southeastern Alabama, and southwestern Georgia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Polyphylla gracilis: //ˌpɒlɪˈfɪlə ˈɡræsɪlɪs//
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Identification
Distinguished from related Polyphylla by the mottled elytral color pattern with a broad stripe. The specific epithet 'gracilis' (slender) suggests a more slender body form compared to some , though this should be verified against similar species in the .
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Distribution
to the southeastern United States. Documented from Florida, southeastern Alabama, and southwestern Georgia.
Similar Taxa
- Other Polyphylla speciesShare the same and general body plan; distinguished by the unique mottled elytral pattern with broad stripe in P. gracilis
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'gracilis' (Latin for slender) reflects the ' relatively slender body form compared to some in the Polyphylla, which are often more .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Grasshopper Collections and Survey
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
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- Bichos Argentinos #2 – Pseudomyrmex sp. | Beetles In The Bush
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- Figure 8: Distribution of the members of the Anarthria gracilis complex and the related species A . humilis and A . polyphylla in southwest of Western Australia.