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........Leptohoplia
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Leptohoplia
testaceipennis Saylor.
Photo by Mary Liz Jameson. |
Distribution
of Leptohoplia testaceipennis.
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Distribution: USA:
California.
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Revision or
Synopsis: Howden, H. F. and A. R. Hardy. 1971. Generic placement
and adult behavior of the genus Leptohoplia Saylor (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae).
Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington 73(3):337-341.
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Composition:
1 species.
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Remarks: Leptohoplia
testaceipennis inhabits sand dune areas in California
and is a strong burrower. This action may account for wear on legs,
tarsi, and claws.
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Author: Aura
Paucar-Cabrera
Generated on: 25/FEB/2004.....Last
modified: 08/NOV/2005
UNL State Museum - Division of Entomology
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