Anomala cavifrons
LeConte, 1868
Anomala cavifrons is a of shining leaf chafer in the Scarabaeidae, originally described by LeConte in 1868. The species is currently recognized as a synonym of Paranomala cavifrons. It belongs to the Rutelinae, a group commonly known as shining leaf chafers. Limited specific information is available regarding its and .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anomala cavifrons: /əˈnɒmələ ˌkævɪˈfrɒnz/
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Taxonomic Status
Anomala cavifrons is listed as a synonym of Paranomala cavifrons in GBIF and the Catalogue of Life. The Paranomala is sometimes treated as a subgenus of Anomala, creating taxonomic confusion in the literature.
Observation Data
iNaturalist records 38 observations for this , suggesting it is not commonly encountered or reported.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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