Parabyrsopolis
Ohaus, 1915
Species Guides
1Parabyrsopolis is a of scarab beetles in the Scarabaeidae, Rutelinae, described by Ohaus in 1915. The genus belongs to the tribe Rutelini and subtribe Areodina. within this genus occur in the southwestern United States and Mexico, where they have been documented at blacklight stations in montane . One species, P. chihuahuae, has been recorded from Ramsey Canyon in the Huachuca Mountains of Arizona.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Parabyrsopolis: //ˌpærəbaɪrˈsɒpəlɪs//
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Distribution
Nearctic and Neotropical regions; specifically recorded from Arizona (Huachuca Mountains) and Chihuahua, Mexico.
Behavior
At least one has been observed coming to ultraviolet light at night.
Similar Taxa
- ByrsopolisBoth belong to the subtribe Areodina and share similar morphological features; Parabyrsopolis was separated from Byrsopolis based on specific structural differences in the male genitalia and other characters.