Pyticeroides laticornis
(Say, 1835)
broad-horned clerid
Pyticeroides laticornis, commonly known as the broad-horned clerid, is a of checkered beetle in the Cleridae. The species was described by Thomas Say in 1835. It is native to North America and has been documented in Canada (Ontario) and the United States. The refers to its notably broad .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pyticeroides laticornis: /ˌpɪtɪsɛˈrɔɪdiːz ˌlætɪˈkɔːrnɪs/
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Identification
The specific epithet and "laticornis" (broad-horned) indicates that this is distinguished by its broad , a trait that separates it from related clerid species with more slender or narrow antennae. The Pyticeroides is characterized by distinctive antennal .
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Distribution
North America. Documented occurrences include Ontario, Canada, and the United States.