Serica howdeni
Dawson, 1967
Serica howdeni is a small scarab beetle described by Dawson in 1967. measure approximately 8 mm in length and are characterized by a dark brown, glabrous, and shining exosurface densely covered with moderate-sized punctures. The is known only from Texas in the southern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Serica howdeni: /sɛˈriːka ˈhaʊdɛni/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Serica by the combination of small size (~8 mm), dark brown coloration, and densely punctured, glabrous, shining surface. Specific diagnostic characters separating it from in the Serica are not documented in available sources.
Appearance
Small scarab beetle, approximately 8 mm in length. Dark brown in coloration. Exosurface glabrous (hairless) and shining. Densely covered with moderate-sized punctures across the body surface.
Distribution
Known only from Texas, United States. Records indicate presence in the Nearctic region, specifically within the southern United States.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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