Ozognathus floridanus
LeConte, 1878
Ozognathus floridanus is a small in the , first described by LeConte in 1878. The is known from North America, with records indicating presence in the United States. Like other members of Ptinidae, it is likely associated with wood or stored products, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The Ozognathus contains relatively few described species, and O. floridanus appears to be one of the less frequently encountered members of this group.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ozognathus floridanus: /oʊˈzoʊɡnəθəs flɔːrɪˈdeɪnəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from North America, with confirmed presence in the United States. Specific state-level distribution records are sparse, but the has been documented in Florida based on collection records.
Similar Taxa
- Other Ozognathus speciesMembers of this share small size, cylindrical body form, and association with characteristics; O. floridanus may be distinguished by geographic distribution and subtle morphological features of the and
- Ptinus spp.Common stored product in the same ; Ozognathus typically have more elongated and different pronotal contours
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Bembicid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Bugs in Orange and Black, Part II: A spooky southern predator heads north in a warming world – Florida predatory stink bug, Euthyrhynchus floridanus — Bug of the Week
- Northern hospitality for the Florida predatory stink bug, Euthyrhynchus floridanus, and wax scales, Ceroplastes spp. — Bug of the Week
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- Bug Eric: Spider Sunday: Funnel-web Wolf Spiders
- Cimbicidae | Beetles In The Bush