Conotelus obscurus

Erichson, 1843

obscure sap beetle

Conotelus obscurus, commonly known as the obscure sap beetle, is a of small in the Nitidulidae. It occurs throughout North America, with records from Canada and the United States. The species belongs to a group of beetles adapted to feeding on sap flows and fermenting plant materials.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Conotelus obscurus: /kɒnəˈtiːləs əbˈskjʊərəs/

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Distribution

Recorded across North America, including the Canadian provinces of Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.

Diet

As a member of Nitidulidae, feeds on sap flows and fermenting plant materials; specific dietary details for this are not documented.

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