Monophylla terminata
Say, 1835
checkered beetle
Monophylla terminata is a of checkered beetle in the Cleridae. It has a notably broad geographic distribution spanning multiple continents, having been recorded from Australia, Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), Central America, and North America. The species was first described by Thomas Say in 1835. As a member of Cleridae, it belongs to a family commonly known as checkered beetles, many of which are predatory on other insects.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Monophylla terminata: //ˌmɒnəˈfɪlə tərˈmɪneɪtə//
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Distribution
Australia; Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China); Central America; North America
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Taxonomic Note
The Monophylla is part of the diverse Cleridae, which contains approximately 3,500 described worldwide. The specific epithet 'terminata' likely refers to terminal or ending characteristics, though the original description by Say (1835) would need to be consulted for the precise etymology.