Conotelus fuscipennis
Erichson, 1843
Conotelus fuscipennis is a of sap-feeding beetle in the Nitidulidae, a group commonly known as sap beetles. The species is native to North America. Like other members of the Conotelus, it is associated with fermenting or decaying plant materials. Information on this species remains limited, with only four observation records documented on iNaturalist as of the available data.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Conotelus fuscipennis: /kɔˈnoʊtɛˌlʊs ˌfʌsɪˈpɛnɪs/
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Distribution
North America. GBIF records confirm presence in North America, and iNaturalist documents four observation records from this region.
Diet
Sap-feeding. As a member of Nitidulidae, it has been observed feeding on fermenting or decaying plant materials and plant exudates.
More Details
Taxonomic authority
Described by Wilhelm Ferdinand Erichson in 1843.
Data scarcity
This is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published information beyond basic taxonomic records and a small number of citizen science observations.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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