Aulicus apachei

Aulicus apachei is a of checkered beetle in the Cleridae. The species is known from the southwestern United States, with observations documented in Arizona. Like other members of the Aulicus, it is likely a of other insects, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The species name "apachei" references the Apache, indicating a connection to the geographic region inhabited by Apache peoples.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Aulicus apachei: /ˈaʊ̯lɪkʊs əˈpɑːtʃaɪ/

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Distribution

Documented from Arizona, United States. The 26 iNaturalist observations suggest a range limited to the southwestern United States, though precise boundaries are not well established.

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Taxonomic Note

The Aulicus belongs to the Cleridae (checkered beetles), a family of predatory beetles. Most clerids feed on other insects, particularly larvae of wood-boring beetles, though the specific prey preferences of A. apachei have not been documented.

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