Phloeoxena signata
(Dejean, 1825)
Phloeoxena signata is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae. Records indicate this species occurs in Central America and parts of North America, with confirmed observations from Mexico through Panama. As a member of Carabidae, it likely exhibits typical ground beetle characteristics including predatory habits and terrestrial lifestyle, though specific behavioral details remain poorly documented.



Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phloeoxena signata: /ˌfloʊ.iˈɒksɛ.nə sɪɡˈneɪtə/
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Distribution
Central America and southern North America. Documented occurrences include Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Meloidae Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
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