Carpophilus discoideus
LeConte, 1858
Disk-shaped Sap Beetle
Carpophilus discoideus is a of sap-feeding beetle in the Nitidulidae. It is found in North America. The species is one of approximately 40 species in the Carpophilus, which are commonly known as sap beetles or picnic beetles. Like other members of the genus, it is associated with fermenting or decaying plant material.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Carpophilus discoideus: //ˌkɑːrˈpɒfɪləs dɪsˈkɔɪdiəs//
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Distribution
North America, with records from British Columbia and Ontario in Canada.
Similar Taxa
- Carpophilus truncatusA related congeneric that is a major agricultural pest of almonds and pistachios; distinguished by its status and documented damage to tree nut crops in California, Australia, and Argentina. C. discoideus has not been documented as a significant agricultural pest.
- Carpophilus hemipterusAnother congeneric that has been successfully reared on bananas and sand in laboratory settings; C. discoideus has not been studied using these methods in published literature.