Nipponoserica peregrina
(Chapin, 1938)
Nipponoserica peregrina is a scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae. The exhibits a disjunct distribution, occurring in Japan and in the eastern United States (Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Virginia, West Virginia, and Vermont). The North American is considered introduced. The specific epithet 'peregrina' refers to its wandering or foreign nature, reflecting its transoceanic range.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nipponoserica peregrina: //nɪˌpɔnoʊˈsɛrɪkə pəˈrɛɡrɪnə//
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Distribution
Native to Japan; introduced and established in eastern North America. Documented in Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Virginia, West Virginia, and Vermont.
Human Relevance
The North American is non-native and introduced. No significant economic or ecological impacts have been documented.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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