Nipponoserica peregrina
(Chapin, 1938)
Nipponoserica peregrina is a in the . 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 is considered . 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
to Japan; and established in eastern North America. Documented in Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Virginia, West Virginia, and Vermont.
Human Relevance
The North is non- and . No significant economic or ecological impacts have been documented.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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