Epuraea truncatella

Mannerheim, 1846

Epuraea truncatella is a of sap-feeding beetle in the Nitidulidae. The species was described by Mannerheim in 1846. It is found in North America, with records from multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Labrador. As a member of Nitidulidae, it is associated with fermenting plant materials and sap flows.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Epuraea truncatella: /ɛpjʊˈɹiːə trʌŋkəˈtɛlə/

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Distribution

North America, with confirmed records from Alberta, British Columbia, and Labrador in Canada. The full extent of its range within North America is not well documented.

Diet

Sap-feeding, as indicated by its classification within Nitidulidae. Specific food sources for this have not been documented.

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Taxonomic Note

Epuraea truncatella was first described by Mannerheim in 1846. The Epuraea contains numerous small nitidulid beetles, many of which are poorly studied and difficult to distinguish without detailed examination.

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