Anomala lucicola
(Fabricius, 1798)
shining leaf chafer
Anomala lucicola is a of in the . The species was described by Fabricius in 1798. Some taxonomic authorities recognize this species under the Paranomala as Paranomala lucicola. It is part of the diverse genus Anomala, which contains numerous leaf species distributed across multiple continents.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anomala lucicola: /ænəˈmɑːlə luːˈkɪkələ/
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Similar Taxa
- Anomala orientalisBoth are small in the Anomala with similar body plans and ecological roles as leaf ; A. orientalis is an pest in North America while A. lucicola has more limited documentation
- Anomala dubiaEuropean with similar and preferences
- Callistethus marginatusFormerly placed in Anomala, shares the characteristics of metallic coloration and leaf-feeding habits
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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