Attalus

Attalus

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Attalus: /ˈæt.ə.ləs/

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Images

Attalus circumscriptus P1030228a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Attalus circumscriptus P1030227a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Attalus circumscriptus P1030229a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Soft-winged Flower Beetle - Attalus scincetus, Pickering Creek Audubon Center, Easton, Maryland by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Soft-winged Flower Beetle - Attalus scincetus, Hidden Pond Nature Center, Springfield, Virginia, April 27, 2023 (53453850496) by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Attalus terminalis by Jacy Lucier. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Summary

Attalus is a genus of beetles in the family Melyridae, recognized for their diverse presence in North America, particularly in the southwestern regions.

Physical Characteristics

The expanded second segment of the front tarsi is characteristic of all male Attalus.

Identification Tips

Look for the expanded second segment of the front tarsi, especially in males.

Habitat

Widespread, most diverse in the southwestern United States and deserts of southwestern US and Mexico.

Distribution

54 species in our area, 125 in North America, and hundreds worldwide.

Tags

  • beetles
  • Attalus
  • Melyridae
  • insects
  • North America