Conotelus

Erichson, 1843

obscure sap beetle

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Conotelus is a of sap-feeding beetles in the Nitidulidae, established by Erichson in 1843. The genus contains at least four described , including the obscure sap beetle (Conotelus obscurus). Members of this genus are part of the Cillaeinae and tribe Conotelini. They are found in North America, with records from the United States including Vermont.

Conotelus mexicanus by (c) aubrey_moore, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by aubrey_moore. Used under a CC-BY license.Conotelus obscurus by (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Katja Schulz. Used under a CC-BY license.

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How to pronounce Conotelus: //kəˈnoʊtələs//

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North America; recorded from the United States including Vermont.

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Species included

Four described : Conotelus fuscipennis Erichson, 1843; Conotelus mexicanus Murray, 1864; Conotelus obscurus Erichson, 1843 (obscure sap beetle); Conotelus stenoides Murray, 1864.

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