Stilbus nitidus
(Melsheimer, 1844)
Stilbus nitidus is a of in the Phalacridae, first described by Melsheimer in 1844. The Stilbus belongs to a small family of beetles commonly known as shining flower beetles or pollen beetles. Very little specific information is documented about the or of this particular species. Records are sparse, with only 9 observations reported on iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported.
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How to pronounce Stilbus nitidus: //ˈstɪlbəs ˈnɪtɪdəs//
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Distribution
North America; the was described from material collected in the United States. Specific distribution records are limited due to sparse collection data.
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Taxonomic context
Stilbus nitidus is one of approximately 60 in the Stilbus, which occurs primarily in the Holarctic region. The Phalacridae contains roughly 60 genera and 500 species worldwide, with most species being small (2-5 mm), oval, convex beetles with a shiny appearance.
Data limitations
This is poorly represented in public databases and scientific literature. The 9 iNaturalist observations suggest it is either genuinely uncommon, difficult to detect due to its small size, or simply underreported by collectors and naturalists. No published studies specifically address the of S. nitidus.