Chaparral-associated
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Serica ligulata
Serica ligulata is a small scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, described by Dawson in 1932. Adults measure approximately 9.5 mm in length and are characterized by their chocolate brown, glabrous, sub-shining appearance. The species is endemic to California, with two recognized subspecies: S. l. ligulata and S. l. praetermissa. Subspecies praetermissa has been documented feeding on specific host plants including Arctostaphylos glandulosa, Arctostaphylos pungens, and the flowers of Adenostoma fasciculatum.