Paracotalpa
Ohaus, 1915
little bears
Species Guides
5- Paracotalpa deserta
- Paracotalpa granicollis(Hairy Bear Scarab Beetle)
- Paracotalpa leonina
- Paracotalpa puncticollis(Punctate Little Bear)
- Paracotalpa ursina(little-bear scarab beetle)
Paracotalpa is a of scarab beetles in the Rutelinae, commonly known as "little bears" due to the fuzzy, hairy appearance of . The genus contains four recognized distributed west of the Rocky Mountains in western North America. Adults are active primarily in spring and are associated with various plant in arid and semi-arid regions.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paracotalpa: //ˌpærəkoʊˈtælpə//
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Habitat
Associated with arid and semi-arid environments including desert scrub, chaparral, and woodland . Specific microhabitat preferences vary by .
Distribution
West of the Rocky Mountains, from southern Washington through California to Arizona.
Seasonality
active primarily in spring months (March–June), with activity patterns varying by and elevation.
Human Relevance
Paracotalpa puncticollis featured in the UC Davis Arboretum's Nature's Gallery ceramic mosaic mural as a representative insect .