Sphindus americanus

LeConte, 1866

Sphindus americanus is a cryptic slime mold beetle in the Sphindidae, first described by LeConte in 1866. The is found in North America, with records from Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. As a member of the Sphindidae, it is associated with slime molds (Myxomycetes), though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The species is one of relatively few in the Sphindus.

Sphindus americanus P1640569a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.Sphindus americanus P1640567a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Sphindus americanus: //sˈfɪndəs əˌmɛɹɪˈkeɪnəs//

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba in Canada.

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