Anomala insitiva
Robinson, 1938
Iridescent Anomala
Anomala insitiva is a of shining leaf chafer in the Scarabaeidae, first described by Robinson in 1938. It belongs to the Anomala, a diverse group of scarab beetles commonly known as . The species has been documented in Texas, USA. Like other members of the genus, it likely exhibits the metallic coloration characteristic of shining leaf chafers.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anomala insitiva: /ænəˈmɒlə ɪnˈsɪtɪvə/
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Distribution
Documented from Texas, USA (Nearctic region). GBIF records indicate distribution limited to this region.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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