Cartodere bifasciata

(Reitter, 1877)

minute brown scavenger beetle

Cartodere bifasciata is a of minute brown scavenger beetle in the Latridiidae. The species is native to Europe and has been recorded from the Azorean islands of Faial, Graciosa, São Miguel, Santa Maria, and Terceira. As a member of the scavenger group, it occupies associated with decomposing organic matter.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cartodere bifasciata: /kɑrtoʊˈdɛreɪ baɪˌfæsiˈɑtə/

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Distribution

Native to Europe. Recorded from the Azorean islands: Faial, Graciosa, São Miguel, Santa Maria, and Terceira.

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