Anthocomus equestris
(Fabricius, 1781)
Eurasian Red-and-black Melyrid
Anthocomus equestris is a in the , characterized by its red-and-black coloration. The is to Eurasia and has been to the eastern United States, where it has established . It belongs to the subgenus Celidus within the Anthocomus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anthocomus equestris: //ænˈθɒkəməs ɪˈkwɛstrɪs//
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Distribution
to Eurasia. and established in the eastern half of the United States. Records exist from Canada (Ontario, Quebec) and Belgium.
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Taxonomic Placement
The is placed in the subgenus Celidus within Anthocomus, based on the 2021 review of Inner Asian Anthocomus species (Zootaxa 4969). This subgeneric placement distinguishes it from species in the nominate subgenus Anthocomus.