Chrysina lecontei
(Horn, 1882)
Leconte's chrysina
Chrysina lecontei is a of shining leaf chafer beetle in the Scarabaeidae. It is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The species is known for its metallic coloration, typical of the Chrysina. It has been documented in Arizona and New Mexico in the United States, and in several Mexican states including Chihuahua, Durango, Sinaloa, Sonora, and Zacatecas.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysina lecontei: //krɪˈsaɪnə ləˈkɒntaɪ//
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Distribution
Southern United States (Arizona, New Mexico) and northern Mexico (Chihuahua, Durango, Sinaloa, Sonora, Zacatecas). GBIF records also indicate occurrence in Texas.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described by Horn in 1882. The epithet honors John Lawrence LeConte, a prominent 19th-century American entomologist.
Collection records
Documented from multiple localities across its range. iNaturalist observations (n=427) suggest it is regularly encountered by naturalists in appropriate .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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