Loedelia discoidea

LeConte, 1881

checkered beetle

Loedelia discoidea is a of checkered beetle in the Cleridae, described by LeConte in 1881. It is known from North America. The Loedelia belongs to a family of predatory beetles commonly referred to as checkered beetles due to their often striking color patterns.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Loedelia discoidea: //loʊˈdiːliə dɪˈskɔɪdiə//

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Distribution

North America

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