Shining-leaf-chafer
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Anomala cavifrons
Anomala cavifrons is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family Scarabaeidae, originally described by LeConte in 1868. The species is currently recognized as a synonym of Paranomala cavifrons. It belongs to the subfamily Rutelinae, a group commonly known as shining leaf chafers. Limited specific information is available regarding its biology and ecology.
Anomala flavilla
shining leaf chafer
Anomala flavilla is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family Scarabaeidae. The species was described by Bates in 1888 and is currently recognized as a synonym of Paranomala flavilla in some taxonomic databases. As a member of the subfamily Rutelinae, it belongs to a group of scarab beetles commonly known as shining leaf chafers, characterized by their metallic or iridescent coloration. Information regarding its biology, distribution, and ecology remains limited in available sources.
Anomala flavipennis
panhandle beach anomala scarab beetle, Yellow-winged Anomala
Anomala flavipennis is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family Scarabaeidae. It is commonly known as the panhandle beach anomala scarab beetle or Yellow-winged Anomala. The species was described by Burmeister in 1844 and is currently recognized as a synonym under the genus Paranomala in some taxonomic treatments. Seven subspecies have been described, including the nominate subspecies flavipennis and regional forms such as okaloosensis and aransas.
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 hardyorum
Hardy's Dune Beetle, Hardys' dune beetle
Anomala hardyorum, commonly known as Hardy's Dune Beetle, is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family Scarabaeidae. The species was described by Potts in 1976 and is endemic to the Algodones Dunes of North America. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Paranomala hardyorum in some taxonomic databases. As a member of the genus Anomala, it belongs to a group of scarab beetles commonly referred to as chafers or shining leaf chafers.
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 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 nimbosa
shining leaf chafer
Anomala nimbosa is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family Scarabaeidae. It belongs to the subfamily Rutelinae, a group commonly known as shining leaf chafers due to their often metallic or iridescent appearance. The species was described by Casey in 1915. Taxonomic databases indicate this species has been synonymized under the genus Paranomala in some classifications, though it remains listed under Anomala in other sources.
Anomala oblivia
pine chafer
Anomala oblivia, commonly known as the pine chafer, is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family Scarabaeidae. It was described by Horn in 1884. The species is currently recognized as a synonym of Paranomala oblivia in some taxonomic databases. Very little specific information is available about its biology or ecology.
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.
Chrysina beyeri
Beyer's scarab, Beyer's jewel scarab
Chrysina beyeri, commonly known as Beyer's scarab or Beyer's jewel scarab, is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family Scarabaeidae. This bright green beetle is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, with records from southeastern Arizona, Texas, and the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Sinaloa, and Sonora. The species is known to come to mercury-vapor and ultraviolet lights at night in oak/juniper woodland habitats.
Chrysina lecontei
Leconte's chrysina
Chrysina lecontei is a species of shining leaf chafer beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The species is known for its metallic coloration, typical of the genus Chrysina. It has been documented in Arizona and New Mexico in the United States, and in several Mexican states including Chihuahua, Durango, Sinaloa, Sonora, and Zacatecas.
Cotalpa conclamara
Texas goldsmith beetle
Cotalpa conclamara, known as the Texas goldsmith beetle, is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family Scarabaeidae. It was described by Young in 2002. The species is endemic to Texas and belongs to a genus of metallic beetles commonly called goldsmith beetles.
Paracotalpa granicollis
Hairy Bear Scarab Beetle
Paracotalpa granicollis is a scarab beetle in the subfamily Rutelinae, commonly known as the Hairy Bear Scarab Beetle. The species is endemic to the Intermountain West of North America, with documented populations across the Columbia Plateau, Great Basin, and Colorado Plateau. It is one of approximately 15 species in the genus Paracotalpa, a group of shining leaf chafers characterized by metallic coloration. The species has been recorded in eight western U.S. states and is relatively well-represented in citizen science observations.
Paracotalpa ursina
little-bear scarab beetle, little bear
Paracotalpa ursina, commonly known as the little-bear scarab beetle or little bear, is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family Scarabaeidae. Adults range from 10 to 23 mm in length and display distinctive coloration with black, metallic blue, or metallic green head and thorax, and red-brown or black elytra. The species is distributed in the western United States and Mexico.
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.
Pseudocotalpa andrewsi
Andrew's Dune Scarab Beetle, Andrews dune scarab beetle, Andrews dune beetle
Pseudocotalpa andrewsi is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family Scarabaeidae, commonly known as Andrew's Dune Scarab Beetle. It belongs to a small genus of ruteline scarabs. The specific epithet and common name honor an individual named Andrews. As a member of the Rutelinae subfamily, it shares characteristics with other shining leaf chafers, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented in published literature.
Rutela formosa
handsome flower scarab
Rutela formosa, commonly known as the handsome flower scarab, is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family Scarabaeidae. The species belongs to the subfamily Rutelinae, a group of scarab beetles often noted for their metallic coloration. It occurs across the Neotropical region and extends into the southeastern United States.