Peltis fraterna
(Randall, 1838)
Peltis fraterna is a of in the Trogossitidae, found in Canada. The species was described by Randall in 1838. It belongs to a small of beetles sometimes referred to as "carcass beetles" or associated with decomposing organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Peltis fraterna: /ˈpɛltɪs frəˈtɛrnə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada.
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Family placement note
Peltis fraterna has been placed in both Trogossitidae and Peltidae in different taxonomic treatments. GBIF and some modern sources use Trogossitidae, while NCBI and iNaturalist list Peltidae. These represent different interpretations of -level classification for this group.