Brachypterus urticae
(Fabricius, 1792)
Brachypterus urticae is a of short-winged flower beetle in the Kateretidae. It is native to Europe and has been recorded in North America as present. The species belongs to a group of beetles commonly associated with flowers and decaying plant material.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Brachypterus urticae: /bræˈkɪptərəs ˌɜːrtɪˈkeɪ/
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Distribution
Native to Europe. Present in North America based on distribution records.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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