Serica intermixta

Blatchley, 1910

Mid-June Beetle

Serica intermixta is a of scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae, commonly known as the Mid-. are small, oblong, and convex with smooth, shining bodies ranging in color from dull brownish-yellow to chestnut-brown or black. The species has a broad distribution across North America, with records from most of the United States and Canada, and has also been documented in Germany. Specific ecological details about this species remain poorly documented in available sources.

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Identification

The combination of small size (7.5–9.5 mm), oblong convex body, smooth and shining surface, and variable brown to black coloration distinguishes . The is most readily identified by geographic distribution and collection timing. Differentiation from other Serica species requires examination of genitalic structures or other fine morphological details not covered in general sources.

Appearance

measure 7.5–9.5 mm in length. Body form is oblong and convex. The is smooth and shining. Coloration is variable, ranging from dull brownish-yellow through chestnut-brown to black.

Distribution

Native to North America with records from 32 U.S. states (Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin) and 8 Canadian provinces/territories (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan). Also recorded from Germany, likely representing an introduction.

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