Asydates irwini
Asydates irwini is a of soft-winged flower beetle in the Melyridae. It belongs to the Asydates, which comprises beetles distributed in western North America. The species is known from very few observations, with only two records documented on iNaturalist. Like other members of the Melyridae family, it likely inhabits vegetation where feed on pollen and small insects.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Asydates irwini: /əˈsaɪdeɪts ɪrˈwaɪni/
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Distribution
Western North America; precise range boundaries are not well documented due to limited collection records.