Rutela formosa
Burmeister, 1844
handsome flower scarab
Rutela formosa, commonly known as the handsome flower , is a of in the . The species belongs to the , a group of often noted for their metallic coloration. It occurs across the Neotropical region and extends into the southeastern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rutela formosa: /ruːˈteːla fɔrˈmoːsa/
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Distribution
Neotropical region including the Bahama Islands (Andros, Cat, South Bimini, Crooked, Eleuthera, Nassau, Plates Cayes), Belize, Brazil, Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guyana, Hispaniola, Isla de Juventud, Jamaica, Mexico, and Venezuela. Also recorded from the Nearctic region in the United States (Florida, Georgia).
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Taxonomic notes
The was described by Burmeister in 1844. It is classified in the tribe Rutelini within the .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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