Brachypeplus basalis
Erichson, 1842
Brachypeplus basalis is a of in the , described by Erichson in 1842. The Brachypeplus belongs to a group of commonly associated with fermenting or decaying materials, , and occasionally flowers. As a member of Nitidulidae, this species likely exhibits the family's characteristic compact body form and clubbed . Records indicate presence in the conterminous United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Brachypeplus basalis: //ˌbrækiˈplʌs bəˈseɪlɪs//
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Distribution
Conterminous 48 United States
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Taxonomic Note
The name Brachypeplus ( ) is distinct from the Hylaeus basalis mentioned in some literature. The epithet 'basalis' appears in multiple taxonomic groups and should not be conflated across unrelated .