Listrochelus chapini
(Saylor, 1940)
Listrochelus chapini is a of scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae, Melolonthinae, described by Saylor in 1940. The species is known from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona and Texas. Like other members of the Listrochelus, it is a member of the tribe Rhizotrogini, which includes scarab beetles commonly known as May or June beetles. Specific biological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Listrochelus chapini: /lɪˈstroʊkələs ˈtʃeɪpaɪnaɪ/
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Distribution
Documented from Arizona and Texas, United States.
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Taxonomic Note
The Listrochelus is part of the tribe Rhizotrogini within the Melolonthinae. -level in this group has historically been challenging due to morphological similarities among .
Data Deficiency
This appears to be poorly represented in entomological collections and literature. The limited distribution records from Arizona and Texas suggest either genuine rarity, restricted requirements, or undercollection.