Pallodes pallidus

(Palisot de Beauvois, 1817)

Pale Sap Beetle

Pallodes pallidus is a small sap-feeding beetle in the Nitidulidae, commonly known as the Pale Sap Beetle. It is native to North America, with records from the United States and Canada including Ontario and Québec. As a member of the sap beetle guild, it is associated with fermenting plant sap, fungi, and other decaying organic matter. The is relatively well-documented on citizen science platforms, with over 160 observations recorded.

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How to pronounce Pallodes pallidus: //ˈpæloʊˌdiːz ˈpælɪdəs//

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North America, including the United States and Canada (Ontario, Québec).

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