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Anomala delicata
shining leaf chafer
Anomala delicata is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family Scarabaeidae. The species was described by Casey in 1915 and is currently classified under the genus Anomala, though it has been synonymized under Paranomala in some taxonomic treatments. As a member of the subfamily Rutelinae, it shares characteristics with other leaf chafers including a typically metallic or shiny appearance. Very little specific information is documented about this particular species.
Anomala digressa
shining leaf chafer
Anomala digressa is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family Scarabaeidae. It is a small scarab beetle with a metallic sheen typical of the Anomala genus. The species was described by Casey in 1915 and is currently recognized as a synonym of Paranomala digressa in some taxonomic databases. Very little is known about its specific biology or ecology.
Anomala flavipennis okaloosensis
Panhandle Beach Anomala Beetle
Anomala flavipennis okaloosensis is a subspecies of scarab beetle described by Potts in 1977. It is currently treated as a synonym in major taxonomic databases, with the accepted name being Paranomala flavipennis. The subspecies epithet "okaloosensis" suggests a geographic association with Okaloosa County or the Florida Panhandle region. Like other members of the genus Anomala, it belongs to the tribe Anomalini within the subfamily Rutelinae, a group commonly known as shining leaf chafers.
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 lucicola
shining leaf chafer
Anomala lucicola is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family Scarabaeidae. The species was described by Fabricius in 1798. Some taxonomic authorities recognize this species under the genus Paranomala as Paranomala lucicola. It is part of the diverse genus Anomala, which contains numerous leaf chafer species distributed across multiple continents.
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.
Anomala undulata
shining leaf chafer
Anomala undulata is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family Scarabaeidae. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Paranomala undulata according to GBIF taxonomy. The species was described by Melsheimer in 1845 and belongs to the diverse group of scarab beetles commonly known as chafers, many of which are associated with feeding on plant material.
Anomalacra
Anomalacra is a genus of shining leaf chafers (subfamily Rutelinae) in the scarab beetle family Scarabaeidae. It was described by Thomas L. Casey in 1915 and contains a single described species, Anomalacra clypealis. The genus belongs to the tribe Anomalini and is classified within the subtribe Anomalina. Its taxonomic status has been flagged as doubtful in some databases.
Leptohoplia testaceipennis
Leptohoplia testaceipennis is a species of shining leaf chafer beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. It was described by Saylor in 1935. The species is known from the Nearctic region, with records from California, USA. As a member of the subfamily Rutelinae, it belongs to a group commonly referred to as shining leaf chafers.
Paracotalpa leonina
Paracotalpa leonina is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Rutelinae. It belongs to the genus Paracotalpa, which comprises several species of leaf chafer beetles distributed in western North America. The species is documented in iNaturalist with 42 observations, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with vegetation and soil habitats typical of ruteline scarabs.
Parastasia brevipes
Long-clubbed Scarab
Parastasia brevipes is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family Scarabaeidae. The species is classified within the subfamily Rutelinae, a group commonly known as leaf chafers. It is native to eastern and central North America, with records from multiple states in the United States. The species is relatively well-documented with 173 observations on iNaturalist.
Pelidnota lugubris
shining leaf chafer
Pelidnota lugubris is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family Scarabaeidae. It belongs to a genus of large, often brightly colored scarab beetles commonly known as shining leaf chafers. The species was described by LeConte in 1874 and occurs in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Strigoderma pimalis
Strigoderma pimalis is a shining leaf chafer in the family Scarabaeidae, first described by Casey in 1885. It belongs to a genus of small, often metallic scarabs commonly associated with flowers and low vegetation. The species occurs in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Strigoderma pygmaea
pygmy chafer
Strigoderma pygmaea, commonly known as the pygmy chafer, is a small scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae and subfamily Rutelinae. It belongs to the group of 'shining leaf chafers' characterized by their metallic coloration. The species occurs across the southeastern United States, with records from Florida to New York, and is frequently associated with sandy habitats. It can be collected by sweeping low vegetation or at light traps.