Pseudocotalpa giulianii

Hardy, 1974

Giuliani's dune scarab, Giuliani's dune scarab beetle

Pseudocotalpa giulianii is a sand dune-inhabiting scarab beetle to Nevada, United States. It is named for Derham Giuliani, who first collected the from the Amargosa Desert. The species exhibits sexual size dimorphism, with males measuring 17–25 mm and females 14–22 mm in length.

Pseudocotalpa giulianii (6012443418) by Pacific Southwest Region USFWS from Sacramento, US. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pseudocotalpa giulianii: //ˌsuːdoʊkoʊˈtælpə dʒuːliˈɑːniː//

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Habitat

Sand dunes of the Amargosa Desert

Distribution

to Nevada, United States; specifically known from the Amargosa Desert region

Human Relevance

Named in honor of collector Derham Giuliani; limited direct human interaction documented

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