Anthonaeus agavensis

(Crotch, 1874)

Anthonaeus agavensis is a small in the Kateretidae, a group of sap beetles. It was described by Crotch in 1874. The is associated with agave plants, as indicated by its specific epithet. Very few observations exist, with only 7 records on iNaturalist.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anthonaeus agavensis: /ænˈθoʊniːəs əˈɡævɛnsɪs/

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Distribution

North America

Host Associations

  • Agave - associationSpecific epithet suggests ecological relationship; exact nature of association unknown

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Taxonomic note

Kateretidae is a small of sap beetles closely related to Nitidulidae, historically sometimes treated as a within Nitidulidae.

Data scarcity

This is poorly documented in scientific literature. The 7 iNaturalist observations represent most accessible occurrence data.

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