Pocadius helvolus

Erichson, 1843

hairy puffball beetle

Pocadius helvolus, commonly known as the hairy puffball beetle, is a of sap-feeding beetle in the Nitidulidae. The species was described by Erichson in 1843. It is found in Central America and North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada. The suggests a hairy appearance, though specific morphological details are limited in available sources.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pocadius helvolus: //poʊˈkeɪdiəs ˈhɛlvoʊləs//

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Distribution

Central America and North America; confirmed present in British Columbia, Canada.

Diet

Sap-feeding (as noted in and characteristics).

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