Cregya america
Opitz, 2019
Cregya america is a of checkered beetle in the Cleridae, described by Opitz in 2019. It belongs to the Peloniinae and is part of the Cregya, which was established by LeConte. The species is known from limited observations, with records documented through iNaturalist. As a member of Cleridae, it likely functions as a or scavenger in forest and woodland , though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cregya america: /ˈkrɛɡ.jə əˈmɛr.ɪ.kə/
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Distribution
Known from North America; specific type locality and range details require further documentation. The Cregya has distributed across the United States and Mexico.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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