Serica ligulata is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from the United States (California).
Description Adults reach a length of about 9.5 mm. The colour is chocolate brown. They are glabrous and sub-shining.
Subspecies These two subspecies belong to the species Serica ligulata: Serica ligulata ligulata (California) Serica ligulata praetermissa Dawson, 1932 (California)
Life history Adults of ssp. praetermissa have been recorded feeding on Arctostaphylos glandulosa, Arctostaphylos pungens and the flowers of Adenostoma fasciculatum.
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