Caplothorax sayi
Caplothorax sayi is a of sap beetle in the Nitidulidae, a group commonly associated with fermenting plant materials and fungal substrates. The Caplothorax is relatively obscure, with limited published documentation. As of current records, this species has been documented through 16 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported. No formal species-level description or ecological study has been identified in the provided sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Caplothorax sayi: //kæp.loʊˈθɔː.ræks ˈseɪ.aɪ//
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Distribution
Distribution data is sparse. The 16 iNaturalist observations suggest occurrence in North America, consistent with the name honoring Thomas Say, a foundational American entomologist. Specific range boundaries are undocumented.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
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