Aulicus femoralis
Schaeffer, 1917
checkered beetle
Aulicus femoralis is a of checkered beetle in the Cleridae, described by Schaeffer in 1917. It is found in North America. As a member of Cleridae, it belongs to a family whose larvae are predominantly predatory, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aulicus femoralis: /ɔˈlaɪ.kəs fɛˈmɔː.rælɪs/
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details beyond this continental-level distribution are not documented in available sources.
More Details
Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'femoralis' refers to the (thighs), a common naming convention in Coleoptera that typically indicates some notable modification or coloration of the hind legs, though the precise character for this has not been described in accessible literature.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- From the mailbag – white lilies feeling the blues: Could it be the banded greenhouse thrips, Hercinothrips femoralis? — Bug of the Week
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