Stenolophus lecontei
(Chaudoir, 1868)
LeConte's Seedcorn Beetle
Stenolophus lecontei is a in the , commonly known as LeConte's Seedcorn . It is distributed across North America, with records from both the United States and Canada. The is closely related to Stenolophus comma, with which it shares the "seedcorn beetle" and similar ecological associations. have been observed at blacklight in early spring, suggesting activity patterns.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stenolophus lecontei: /stɛˈnɒləfəs lɛˈkɒntiː/
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Distribution
North America; recorded from Canada and the United States.
Seasonality
have been observed active in early spring (March), based on blacklighting records.
Behavior
are attracted to artificial light sources at night, as documented in blacklighting observations.
Similar Taxa
- Stenolophus commaShares "seedcorn " and has been studied together with S. lecontei in biological research; both occur in similar agricultural contexts.