Oncerus floralis
LeConte, 1856
Oncerus floralis is a scarab beetle described by LeConte in 1856. It belongs to the Oncerinae within Scarabaeidae. The species has been recorded from California in the United States and Baja California Sur in Mexico. Very little is known about its or .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oncerus floralis: /ˈɒŋ.kɪ.rœs flɔˈræ.lɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from California, United States and Baja California Sur, Mexico. Distribution appears restricted to the southwestern Nearctic and northern Neotropical regions.
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Taxonomic note
The Oncerus is classified in the Oncerinae, a small group of scarab beetles. The specific epithet 'floralis' suggests a possible association with flowers, though this has not been documented.
Data scarcity
Only 5 observations are recorded in iNaturalist as of the source date. The appears to be rarely encountered or underreported.