Cotalpa conclamara

Young, 2002

Texas goldsmith beetle

Cotalpa conclamara, known as the Texas goldsmith beetle, is a of shining leaf chafer in the Scarabaeidae. It was described by Young in 2002. The species is to Texas and belongs to a of metallic beetles commonly called goldsmith beetles.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cotalpa conclamara: /koʊˈtælpə kɒnˈklæmərə/

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Identification

As a member of the Cotalpa, this likely exhibits metallic coloration characteristic of goldsmith beetles. The specific epithet 'conclamara' distinguishes it from , though detailed diagnostic features require examination of original description.

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Distribution

to Texas, United States. Distribution records are limited to the Nearctic region within Texas.

Similar Taxa

Cotalpa lanigeraCongeneric , also known as a goldsmith beetle, with overlapping geographic potential; distinguished by specific morphological differences described in taxonomic literature.

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Taxonomic history

Described by Young in 2002, making it a relatively recently described within the Cotalpa.

Observation data

As of source data, 22 observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating limited but documented occurrence data.