Eronyxa pallida
(Motschulsky, 1863)
Eronyxa pallida is a of in the Lophocateridae (formerly placed in Trogossitidae), described by Motschulsky in 1863. It belongs to a family of predatory beetles commonly known as . The species has been documented in western North America, with confirmed records from British Columbia, Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eronyxa pallida: /eˈrɔ.nɪ.ksə ˈpa.lɪ.da/
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Distribution
British Columbia, Canada.
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Family placement
Eronyxa pallida has been classified in both Trogossitidae and Lophocateridae depending on taxonomic authority. GBIF lists it under Trogossitidae, while NCBI and iNaturalist place it in Lophocateridae. Lophocateridae is now widely recognized as a distinct within , separate from Trogossitidae.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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