Cryptarcha concinna
Melsheimer, 1853
Cryptarcha concinna is a of sap-feeding beetle in the Nitidulidae. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. The species was described by Melsheimer in 1853. As a member of Nitidulidae, it is associated with fermenting plant materials and sap flows.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cryptarcha concinna: /krɪpˈtar.kə kɒnˈsɪn.ə/
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Habitat
Associated with sap flows and fermenting plant materials, typical of Nitidulidae beetles.
Distribution
North America. Confirmed records from Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba in Canada.
Diet
Sap-feeding; feeds on fermenting plant exudates.
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Taxonomic authority
First described by Melsheimer in 1853.