Tritoma pulchra

Say, 1826

handsome tritoma

Tritoma pulchra is a of pleasing fungus beetle in the Erotylidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia) and the United States. The species was described by Thomas Say in 1826. It is one of approximately 140 observations documented on iNaturalist, though detailed natural history information remains limited.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tritoma pulchra: /ˈtɹaɪtoʊmə ˈpʊlkɹə/

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia in Canada, and from the United States. GBIF records indicate presence across North America.

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