Colopterus maculatus
(Erichson, 1843)
spotted sap beetle
Colopterus maculatus is a of sap beetle in the Nitidulidae. It is found in North America. The species is part of a group of beetles commonly associated with fermenting plant sap, decaying fruit, and fungal growth.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Colopterus maculatus: //kəˈlɒptərəs ˌmækjʊˈleɪtəs//
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Ontario, Canada.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- oetophorus_maculatus_barron_holotype_female_ucrc_ent_60260_lateral.jpg | Entomology Research Museum
- Primary Type List | Entomology Research Museum
- Inducing Mosquitoes to Lay Eggs Aids in Insecticide Resistance Testing
- New Analysis Refines Taxonomy of Dermestid Beetles
- Big, black (and red), and beautiful! | Beetles In The Bush
- dermestid beetles - Entomology Today