Isohydnocera tabida
(LeConte, 1849)
checkered beetle
Isohydnocera tabida is a of checkered beetle in the Cleridae. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Canada (Manitoba, Ontario, Québec) and the United States. As a member of the Cleridae, it likely functions as a of other insects, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented. The species was first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1849.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Isohydnocera tabida: /ˌaɪsoʊˌhaɪdnəˈsɪərə ˈtæbɪdə/
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Distribution
North America. Confirmed records from Canadian provinces: Manitoba, Ontario, and Québec. The is present in the United States, though specific state records are not detailed in available sources.
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Taxonomic History
The was originally described by LeConte in 1849. The Isohydnocera is part of the Cleridae (checkered beetles), a group characterized by often brightly patterned and predatory habits.