Zenodosus sanguineus
(Say, 1835)
Blood-colored Checkered Beetle
Zenodosus sanguineus is a of checkered beetle in the Thanerocleridae, commonly known as the Blood-colored Checkered Beetle. The species epithet "sanguineus" refers to its blood-red coloration. It is native to North America with documented occurrences in Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario) and the United States. The family Thanerocleridae comprises small predatory beetles often associated with stored products and natural where they prey on other insects.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zenodosus sanguineus: /zɛˈnɔdəsəs sæŋˈɡwɪniəs/
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Distribution
North America. Documented occurrences in Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario. Present in the United States.