Ptilodactyla serricollis
(Say, 1823)
toe-winged beetle
Ptilodactyla serricollis is a of toe-winged beetle in the Ptilodactylidae. The species was described by Thomas Say in 1823. It is known from multiple localities across North America. The family Ptilodactylidae is characterized by beetles with expanded tarsal segments that give a 'toe-like' appearance.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ptilodactyla serricollis: /ˌtaɪloʊˈdæktɪlə ˌsɛrɪˈkoʊlɪs/
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Distribution
North America, with records from British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario in Canada.
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Etymology
The epithet 'serricollis' likely refers to serrated or saw-like structures on the pronotum (collar region), though this has not been explicitly confirmed in available sources.