Serica elusa
Dawson, 1919
Serica elusa is a small in the , first described by Dawson in 1919. measure approximately 10 mm in length and are characterized by their chestnut- coloration with a polished, upper surface lacking any sericeous or luster. The is restricted to the northeastern Nearctic region, occurring in parts of Canada and the northeastern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Serica elusa: /ˈsɛrɪkə ɛˈluːsə/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Serica by the combination of small size (~10 mm), chestnut- coloration, and the complete absence of sericeous or luster on the polished upper surface. The bare, surface contrasts with species that possess dull or hairy cuticular textures.
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Distribution
Nearctic region: Canada (Ontario, Quebec) and United States (New Hampshire, New York).
Similar Taxa
- Other Serica speciesMany share similar size and general body form; S. elusa is distinguished by its polished, non- upper surface and specific northeastern distribution.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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