Anomala flavipennis okaloosensis
Potts, 1977
Panhandle Beach Anomala Beetle
Anomala flavipennis okaloosensis is a of scarab beetle described by Potts in 1977. It is currently treated as a synonym in major taxonomic databases, with the accepted name being Paranomala flavipennis. The subspecies epithet "okaloosensis" suggests a geographic association with Okaloosa County or the Florida Panhandle region. Like other members of the Anomala, it belongs to the tribe Anomalini within the Rutelinae, a group commonly known as shining leaf chafers.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anomala flavipennis okaloosensis: //əˈnɒmələ ˌflævɪˈpɛnɪs ˌoʊkəˌluːˈsɛnsɪs//
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Distribution
The epithet "okaloosensis" indicates association with Okaloosa County in the Florida Panhandle. The parent Paranomala flavipennis (formerly Anomala flavipennis) occurs in the southeastern United States.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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