Anomala carlsoni

Hardy, 1976

Anomala carlsoni is a of scarab beetle described by Hardy in 1976. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Leptohoplia carlsoni in some taxonomic databases, reflecting ongoing taxonomic uncertainty in the Rutelinae . The species is known from California, USA, placing it within the . Like other members of the Anomala, it belongs to the group of scarab beetles, though specific ecological and biological details remain undocumented in the available literature.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anomala carlsoni: /ænəˈmɑːlə ˈkɑːrlsənɪ/

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Distribution

Known from California, USA (Nearctic region). Distribution records are sparse, with occurrence data limited to this western North American state.

Similar Taxa

  • Leptohoplia carlsoniCurrently accepted name for this in Catalogue of Life and GBIF; Anomala carlsoni is treated as a synonym
  • Anomala orientalisCongeneric with better-known ; both are ruteline scarabs but A. orientalis is an pest of turf and ornamentals in eastern North America, whereas A. carlsoni is a western species with no documented pest status
  • Leptohoplia to which this has been reassigned in some classifications; distinguished from Anomala by subtle morphological characters in the Rutelinae

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