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.
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