Anomala flavipennis

Burmeister, 1844

panhandle beach anomala scarab beetle, Yellow-winged Anomala

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Anomala flavipennis is a of shining leaf chafer in the Scarabaeidae. It is commonly known as the panhandle beach anomala or Yellow-winged Anomala. The species was described by Burmeister in 1844 and is currently recognized as a synonym under the Paranomala in some taxonomic treatments. Seven have been described, including the nominate subspecies flavipennis and regional forms such as okaloosensis and aransas.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anomala flavipennis: /əˈnɒmələ ˌflævɪˈpɛnɪs/

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Habitat

Associated with beach and coastal dune environments, as indicated by the "panhandle beach anomala ."

Distribution

Documented from coastal regions of the southeastern United States, particularly the Florida Panhandle area. suggest regional distribution patterns, with okaloosensis and aransas named after specific localities in Florida and Texas respectively.

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