Odontosphindus denticollis
LeConte, 1878
Odontosphindus denticollis is a of cryptic slime mold beetle in the Sphindidae. It is found in North America. The species was described by LeConte in 1878. Records exist from Canadian provinces including Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Odontosphindus denticollis: /oˌdɒn.toʊˈsfaɪn.dəs ˌdɛn.tɪˈkoʊ.lɪs/
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Distribution
North America. Documented from Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia in Canada.
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Taxonomic note
The name Odontosphindus refers to the toothed appearance of the pronotum in some (from Greek odont- 'tooth' and sphind- referring to the Sphindidae). The specific epithet denticollis means 'toothed neck,' likely referring to serrations or teeth on the pronotal margin.
Data limitations
This has only 2 observations in iNaturalist and minimal published biological information. Most aspects of its remain undocumented.