Scarabaeidae Beetle Taxonomy and BiogeographyColeoptera Taxonomy and DistributionEcology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies

Distribution and seasonality of Rutela lineola (Linnaeus, 1758) (Coleoptera: Melolonthidae) in the South Region of Brazil

Jefferson Duarte-de-Mélo, Suianne Cajé, J. O. Silva Júnior, Ayane Suênia Bastos

2026.1.28TROPICAL ZOOLOGY

DOI: 10.4081/tz.2026.205

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Data is presented on the distribution and seasonality of R. lineola based on adult beetles from the South Region of Brazil to fill the gap in knowledge regarding the distribution and seasonality of this species.

Abstract

Rutela lineola (Linnaeus, 1758) is a phytophagous Neotropical beetle and the most widely distributed species of the genus in South America. However, there is a lack of detailed knowledge regarding the distribution and seasonality of this species in any geographic area. This information would be useful for horticulture and agriculture. To fill this gap, this study presents data on the distribution and seasonality of R. lineola based on adult beetles from the South Region of Brazil.

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DUARTE-DE-MÉLO, Jefferson, et al. Distribution and seasonality of rutela lineola (linnaeus, 1758) (coleoptera: Melolonthidae) in the south region of Brazil. TROPICAL ZOOLOGY, 2026, 39(1-2).