Listrus gentry
Listrus gentry is a of soft-winged flower beetle in the Melyridae. It is a small , measuring less than 5mm in length. The species has been observed feeding on flowers of Heterotheca stenophylla (stiffleaf false goldenaster) in Oklahoma. Like other members of the Listrus, it appears to be associated with asteraceous flowers and is likely a pollen feeder.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Listrus gentry: /ˈlɪstrəs ˈdʒɛntri/
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Similar Taxa
- Listrus senilisSimilar small size, gray coloration, and association with Heterotheca flowers in the Great Plains region; L. senilis is abundant throughout the Great Plains as far south as Texas and has been documented feeding on Heterotheca stenophylla