Phenolia grossa

(Fabricius, 1801)

Phenolia grossa is a of sap-feeding beetle in the Nitidulidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario) and the United States. As a member of Nitidulidae, it belongs to a family commonly known as sap beetles, which are associated with fermenting or decaying plant materials.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phenolia grossa: /fɛˈnoʊ.li.ə ˈɡroʊ.sə/

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Distribution

North America. Documented occurrences include Canadian provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. Also recorded from the United States.

Diet

Sap-feeding. As a nitidulid , it has been observed feeding on fermenting or decaying plant materials, though specific records for this are not documented in the provided sources.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described by Fabricius in 1801. The Phenolia is part of the Nitidulidae, a group of beetles characterized by their association with fermenting plant materials and fungal growths.