Heterocerus texanus
(Pacheco, 1964)
Heterocerus texanus is a of variegated mud-loving beetle in the Heteroceridae. This small was described by Pacheco in 1964 and is native to Texas. Members of the Heterocerus are typically found in muddy or sandy near water. The family Heteroceridae is characterized by beetles with (digging) adaptations and clubbed .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Heterocerus texanus: /ˌhɛt.əˈroʊ.sɪ.rəs tɛkˈseɪ.nəs/
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Habitat
Muddy or sandy substrates near water bodies; typical for Heteroceridae
Distribution
Texas, United States
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Bembicid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- California Has No State Bee--Yet! | Bug Squad
- Tracking Tetraopes texanus with Terry | Beetles In The Bush
- The Texas Prick | Beetles In The Bush
- Bug Eric: More Insects From Sunflowers
- Apiaceae | Beetles In The Bush