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Distribution and seasonality of Rutela lineola (Linnaeus, 1758) (Coleoptera: Melolonthidae) in the South Region of Brazil
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Published: 28 January 2026
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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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Distribution and seasonality of Rutela lineola (Linnaeus, 1758) (Coleoptera: Melolonthidae) in the South Region of Brazil. (2026). Tropical Zoology, 39(1-2). https://doi.org/10.4081/tz.2026.205
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