Caplothorax rufus
Caplothorax rufus is a of sap-feeding beetle in the Nitidulidae. The Caplothorax belongs to this family of small beetles commonly known as sap beetles or picnic beetles, which are typically associated with fermenting plant materials and fungal growth. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only two records in iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Caplothorax rufus: /kæp.loʊˈθɔːræks ˈruːfəs/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
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