Melanophthalma helvola
Motschulsky, 1866
Melanophthalma helvola is a of minute brown scavenger beetle in the Latridiidae, described by Motschulsky in 1866. The species is known from eastern Canada, specifically New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Members of this are typically associated with decaying organic matter and fungal growth.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melanophthalma helvola: //ˌmɛlənɒfˈθælmə hɛlˈvoʊlə//
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Distribution
New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, Canada. Records from GBIF indicate occurrence in these provinces, with no additional geographic documentation available.
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Taxonomic placement
The belongs to Latridiidae, a of small beetles commonly known as minute brown scavenger beetles or plaster beetles. The Melanophthalma is one of several genera within this family.