Maladera japonica
(Motschulsky, 1860)
Birodo Beetle
Maladera japonica is a in the , commonly known as the Birodo . It is to East Asia, with documented in Japan, China (Shanxi), and Korea. The belongs to a that includes several agricultural pests, though specific information about this species' is limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Maladera japonica: /məˈlædərə dʒəˈpɒnɪkə/
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Distribution
to East Asia. Documented from Japan, China (Shanxi province), and Korea. Two are recognized: Maladera japonica japonica (Japan, China: Shanxi) and Maladera japonica korai Miyake & Yamaya, 1995 (Korea).
Similar Taxa
- Maladera castanea (Asiatic garden beetle)Same ; M. castanea is an pest in North America with similar and feeding habits
- Anomala orientalis (Oriental beetle)Related in the same Sericinae with similar and appearance
- Popillia japonica (Japanese beetle)Related from same region with similar and -feeding
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Subspecies
Maladera japonica japonica (Motschulsky, 1860) – Japan, China: Shanxi; Maladera japonica korai Miyake & Yamaya, 1995 – Korea
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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