Pseudocotalpa sonorica
Hardy, 1974
Sonoran shining leaf chafer
Pseudocotalpa sonorica is a of shining leaf chafer to the Algodones Dunes in North America. The male measures 21 mm in length. The species belongs to the Scarabaeidae and has been described in detail including its larval stage.
Pronunciation
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Habitat
to the Algodones Dunes, a large sand dune system in the Sonoran Desert.
Distribution
North America: specifically the Algodones Dunes region spanning southeastern California (USA) and northeastern Sonora (Mexico). GBIF records confirm presence in Sonora, Mexico.
Life Cycle
Larval stage has been described, indicating complete typical of Scarabaeidae, though specific developmental details are not available from the provided sources.