Serica aspera
Dawson, 1921
Serica aspera is a of in the , described by Dawson in 1921. It belongs to the Serica, a large and taxonomically challenging group of commonly known as or . 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 . 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
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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