Anomala
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Anomala diabla
Anomala diabla is a species of scarab beetle in the subfamily Rutelinae, described by Potts in 1976. It belongs to the large genus Anomala, which contains numerous species commonly known as chafers. Information regarding its biology, appearance, and ecology is extremely limited in published literature. The species is known from Texas, USA.
Anomala foraminosa
shining leaf chafer
Anomala foraminosa is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family Scarabaeidae. The species was described by Bates in 1888 and is currently classified under the genus Anomala, though it has also been placed in Paranomala in some taxonomic treatments. As a member of the Rutelinae subfamily, it belongs to a diverse group of scarab beetles commonly known as shining leaf chafers. The species has been documented in 61 observations on iNaturalist.
Anomala insitiva
Iridescent Anomala
Anomala insitiva is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family Scarabaeidae, first described by Robinson in 1938. It belongs to the genus Anomala, a diverse group of scarab beetles commonly known as chafers. The species has been documented in Texas, USA. Like other members of the genus, it likely exhibits the metallic coloration characteristic of shining leaf chafers.
Anomala suavis
Anomala suavis is a species of shining leaf chafer beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. The species was formally described in 2025 by Zhao, Fujioka, and Zorn, though it had been previously documented as Paranomala suavis Potts, 1976. As a member of the large genus Anomala, it belongs to a group commonly known as shining leaf chafers. Very little specific information is documented about this particular species.
Anomala umbra
shining leaf chafer
Anomala umbra is a species of shining leaf chafer in the scarab beetle family Scarabaeidae. It belongs to the large genus Anomala, which contains numerous species commonly known as chafers. The specific epithet "umbra" refers to shadow or shade, possibly alluding to coloration or habitat preferences. Like other members of the genus, this species is likely associated with vegetation and may have larval stages that develop in soil.