Anomala hardyorum

Potts, 1976

Hardy's Dune Beetle, Hardys' dune beetle

Anomala hardyorum, commonly known as Hardy's Dune , is a of in the . The species was described by Potts in 1976 and is to the Algodones Dunes of North America. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Paranomala hardyorum in some taxonomic databases. As a member of the Anomala, it belongs to a group of commonly referred to as or shining leaf chafers.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anomala hardyorum: /ænəˈmɑːlə hɑːrdɪˌɔːrəm/

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Habitat

to the Algodones Dunes, a large sand dune system in southeastern California and northeastern Baja California, Mexico. This consists of extensive aeolian sand formations with sparse vegetation adapted to arid, sandy conditions.

Distribution

Restricted to the Algodones Dunes in North America, spanning southeastern California (Imperial County) and adjacent areas of northeastern Baja California, Mexico.

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Taxonomic Note

Anomala hardyorum is listed as a synonym of Paranomala hardyorum in GBIF and Catalogue of Life databases. The Paranomala was established to accommodate previously placed in Anomala that show distinct morphological characteristics. The specific epithet 'hardyorum' honors the Hardy , likely in recognition of their contributions to or of the Algodones Dunes .

Conservation Context

The Algodones Dunes represent one of the largest inland sand dune systems in North America and support numerous . preservation in this region is critical for the survival of Anomala hardyorum and other dune- organisms.