Nitops pallipennis
(Say, 1823)
Cactus Sap Beetle
Nitops pallipennis, commonly known as the Cactus , is a small in the Nitidulidae. The is primarily associated with cactus plants, particularly prickly pear cacti (Opuntia species), where it feeds on sap and decaying tissue. It is native to western North America and has been documented across the Canadian prairie provinces and western United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nitops pallipennis: /ˈniː.tɒps ˌpæl.ɪˈpɛn.ɪs/
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Habitat
Associated with cactus plants, particularly prickly pear cacti (Opuntia ). Found in arid and semi-arid grassland and shrubland environments where cacti occur.
Distribution
Western North America. Documented in Canadian provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. Range extends southward into the western United States.
Diet
Feeds on cactus sap and decaying cactus tissue. Has been observed on prickly pear cacti (Opuntia ).
Host Associations
- Opuntia - feeds onprickly pear cacti