Cotalpa

Burmeister, 1844

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Cotalpa is a of scarab beetles comprising six restricted to the . These beetles belong to the Rutelinae, commonly known as shining leaf chafers. The genus was established by Burmeister in 1844. All species occur in North America, with documented observations from the United States including Vermont.

Cotalpa lanigera by (c) Adrienne van den Beemt, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Adrienne van den Beemt. Used under a CC-BY license.Cotalpa consobrina by (c) Kevin Reynaga, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Kevin Reynaga. Used under a CC-BY license.Cotalpa consobrina by (c) Kevin Reynaga, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Kevin Reynaga. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cotalpa: //koʊˈtælpə//

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Distribution

; United States (including Vermont)

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Species diversity

The contains six recognized : Cotalpa ashleyae, Cotalpa conclamara, Cotalpa consobrina, Cotalpa flavida, Cotalpa lanigera, and Cotalpa subcribrata.

Observation frequency

The has been documented in approximately 1,430 iNaturalist observations, indicating moderate detectability in its native range.

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