Trichochrous irrasus
Trichochrous irrasus is a of soft-bodied plant beetle in the Melyridae. The Trichochrous belongs to the Malachiinae, commonly known as soft-winged flower beetles. Members of this genus are generally small to medium-sized beetles found in North America. No observations of this species are currently recorded in major biodiversity databases.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trichochrous irrasus: /ˈtɹɪkəˌkoʊɹəs ɪˈɹeɪsəs/
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Taxonomic Context
Trichochrous is a within Melyridae, a of approximately 6,000 of soft-bodied beetles. The family is characterized by soft and often bright coloration. The specific epithet 'irrasus' suggests a Latin derivation, possibly referring to a smooth or unroughened surface feature, though this interpretation is speculative without original description access.