Afrogethes saevus

(LeConte, 1859)

pollen beetle

Afrogethes saevus is a of pollen in the Nitidulidae. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Afrogethes saevus: //ˌæf.roʊˈɡɛ.θiːz ˈseɪ.vəs//

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Distribution

Canada: Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan. The is documented from these three prairie provinces.

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Taxonomic note

The Afrogethes was previously treated as a subgenus of Meligethes. in this genus are commonly referred to as pollen beetles due to their association with flowers and pollen consumption.

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