Malachius auritus
LeConte, 1852
Malachius auritus is a of soft-winged flower beetle in the Melyridae, described by LeConte in 1852. It belongs to the Malachius, a group of beetles commonly known as malachite beetles for their often metallic green coloration. The species has been documented in British Columbia, Canada, with limited observational records available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Malachius auritus: /məˈlæki.us ɔˈrɪtəs/
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Distribution
British Columbia, Canada. Documented occurrence records from this region are present in GBIF.
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Data availability
As of available sources, iNaturalist holds 22 observations of this , indicating it is infrequently encountered or underreported.
Taxonomic note
The was established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852, a prominent American entomologist who described thousands of North American beetles.