Warwickia
Smith & Evans, 2005
May beetles, junebugs
Species Guides
1Warwickia is a of scarab beetles in the Melolonthinae, established in 2005. It contains one described , Warwickia pilosa. The genus belongs to the tribe Warwickiini, which was erected to accommodate this . Warwickia represents a relatively recent addition to the classification of New World scarab beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Warwickia: /ɹˈwɔː.ɹɪk.i.ə/
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Identification
The Warwickia is distinguished by its placement in the tribe Warwickiini. Distinguishing features from other melolonthine genera are not documented in available sources. The single Warwickia pilosa is characterized by pilose (hairy) , as indicated by the specific epithet.
Distribution
Distribution records indicate presence in the Nearctic and . Specific countries or regions within these realms are not documented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Melolonthinae generaWarwickia is distinguished by its placement in the tribe Warwickiini, separating it from other melolonthine scarabs which belong to different tribal groupings.
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Taxonomic history
The Warwickia was described by Smith & Evans in 2005, making it one of the more recently established genera within Scarabaeidae. The tribe Warwickiini was simultaneously erected to accommodate this genus.
Species diversity
Only one , Warwickia pilosa, has been formally described. The epithet 'pilosa' refers to the hairy body surface characteristic of this species.