Phyllobaenus scaber
(LeConte, 1852)
checkered beetle
Phyllobaenus scaber is a of checkered beetle in the Cleridae. It has been recorded in North America, including British Columbia, Canada. The species was described by LeConte in 1852. Like other members of Cleridae, it belongs to a family commonly known as checkered beetles, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllobaenus scaber: /ˌfɪloʊˈbeɪnəs ˈskeɪbər/
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Distribution
North America. Specific records include British Columbia, Canada.
More Details
Taxonomic Authority
Authority listed as (LeConte, 1852) in GBIF, though NCBI lists (LeConte, 1851). This minor discrepancy in year may reflect publication history.
Data Availability
Only 7 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date. The appears to be infrequently encountered or underreported.