Epuraea rufa

(Say, 1825)

Rufous Sap Beetle

Epuraea rufa is a of sap-feeding beetle in the Nitidulidae. It is known from North America, with records from Canada (New Brunswick, Ontario, Québec) and the United States. The species is associated with fermenting sap and decaying plant matter.

Epuraea rufa P1420029a by 
xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.Epuraea rufa by Jacy Lucier. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.Epuraea rufa P1410974a by 
xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Epuraea rufa: //ɛp.jʊˈɹiːə ˈruːfə//

These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.

Images

Distribution

North America, including the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec.

Diet

Sap-feeding; associated with fermenting sap and decaying plant matter.

Tags

Sources and further reading