Heterocerus collaris
Kiesenwetter, 1851
variegated mud-loving beetle
Heterocerus collaris is a of variegated mud-loving beetle in the Heteroceridae. It occurs in North America, with records from Canada including Manitoba, Ontario, Québec, and Saskatchewan. The species was described by Kiesenwetter in 1851. It is currently listed as a synonym of Dampfius collaris in some taxonomic databases, though it remains widely referenced under the original combination.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Heterocerus collaris: /ˌhɛtɛroˈsɛrəs kəˈlɛrɪs/
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Distribution
North America. Documented from Canada: Manitoba, Ontario, Québec, and Saskatchewan.
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Taxonomic Note
Heterocerus collaris is listed as a synonym of Dampfius collaris in GBIF and some other taxonomic databases. The Dampfius was established for previously placed in Heterocerus, reflecting ongoing revisions within the Heteroceridae. The species remains commonly referenced under Heterocerus collaris in literature and databases.