Coptodisca splendoriferella
(Clemens, 1860)
resplendent shield bearer
Coptodisca splendoriferella, known as the resplendent shield bearer, is a small in the Heliozelidae. It was described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1860. The occurs in eastern and western North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coptodisca splendoriferella: /kɒptəˈdɪskə splɛnˌdɒrɪfəˈrɛlə/
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Distribution
Recorded from California, Ohio, South Carolina, and Vermont in the United States. Distribution records suggest presence across both eastern and western regions of North America.
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Taxonomic history
Authority year sometimes cited as 1859 (NCBI) or 1860 (primary literature and most sources). Accepted as Coptodisca splendoriferella (Clemens, 1860).
Observation frequency
Approximately 450 observations recorded in iNaturalist, indicating it is not a rarely encountered within its range.