Anomala castaniceps
Bates, 1888
Anomala castaniceps is a of shining leaf chafer in the Scarabaeidae. The species was described by Bates in 1888. It is currently treated as a synonym of Paranomala castaniceps in some taxonomic databases, reflecting ongoing taxonomic revision within the Anomala. The species belongs to the Rutelinae, a group commonly known as shining leaf chafers due to their often metallic or iridescent appearance.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anomala castaniceps: //ˌænəˈmɑːlə kæsˈtænɪˌsɛps//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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