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Diplotaxis vandykei
Diplotaxis vandykei is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, first described by Vaurie in 1958. The species belongs to the genus Diplotaxis, a group of small scarab beetles commonly known as sand chafers. It is found in North America, with distribution records indicating presence in the Nearctic region, specifically Alabama. Like other members of its genus, it likely inhabits sandy habitats and exhibits nocturnal activity patterns.