Paracotalpa Explained

Paracotalpa is a genus of beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. Their known range is west of the Rocky Mountains, from southern Washington state to California and Arizona.[1] They are nicknamed "little bears" because the adults of the genus have a fuzzy or hairy appearance.[2]

Species

Species data retrieved from Integrated Taxonomic Information System.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Generic Guide to New World Scarab Beetles-Scarabaeidae-Rutelinae-Rutelini-Aerodina. unsm-ento.unl.edu. 2019-05-03.
  2. Book: Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America. Eaton. Eric R.. Kaufman. Kenn. 2007. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. 978-0618153107. 144. en.

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