Cryptarcha strigatula

Parsons, 1938

Cryptarcha strigatula is a small sap-feeding beetle in the Nitidulidae, first described by Parsons in 1938. The is found in North America, with confirmed records from the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec. As a member of Nitidulidae, it is associated with fermenting plant sap and decaying organic matter. The species has been documented through 67 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cryptarcha strigatula: /krɪpˈtɑrkə strɪˈɡætjʊlə/

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Distribution

Recorded from North America, with specific locality data from the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec.

Diet

Sap-feeding, consistent with Nitidulidae.

More Details

Taxonomic Authority

Described by C.S. Parsons in 1938.

Observation Frequency

67 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date.

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