Serica aspera
Dawson, 1921
Serica aspera is a of scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae, described by Dawson in 1921. It belongs to the Serica, a large and taxonomically challenging group of commonly known as May beetles or June beetles. are distinguished from close relatives by subtle morphological differences, particularly in antennal structure. The species has a restricted distribution in the southeastern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Serica aspera: /ˈsɛrɪkə ˈæspərə/
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Identification
can be distinguished from the similar Serica parallela by their smaller body size and distinctly longer antennal clubs. Specific body measurements and coloration details are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Southeastern United States: recorded from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.
Similar Taxa
- Serica parallela are morphologically similar, but S. aspera is slightly smaller with distinctly longer antennal clubs
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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