Cotalpa flavida
Horn, 1878
Shining Leaf Chafer Beetle
Cotalpa flavida is a of scarab beetle in the Rutelinae, commonly known as the Shining Leaf . The species was described by Horn in 1878 and is native to the southwestern United States. are recognized by their distinctive yellowish coloration and metallic luster.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cotalpa flavida: //kəʊˈtælpə ˈfleɪvɪdə//
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Distribution
Documented from Arizona, Nevada, and Utah in the southwestern United States. GBIF records confirm occurrence in these Nearctic regions.
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Taxonomic Note
The Cotalpa belongs to the tribe Geniatini within the Rutelinae. in this genus are sometimes referred to as shining leaf chafers due to their metallic appearance.
Collection Records
The UCR Entomology Research Museum and other collections document this from the southwestern United States, with iNaturalist reporting over 200 observations.