Dascillus davidsoni

(LeConte, 1859)

Davidson's Beetle

Dascillus davidsoni is a of soft-bodied plant beetle in the Dascillidae, first described by LeConte in 1859. It occurs across North America, with 737 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Like other members of the Dascillus, this species possesses the characteristic soft, flexible body form that distinguishes the family from most other groups.

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How to pronounce Dascillus davidsoni: //ˈdæ.sɪ.ləs ˌdæ.vɪdˈsoʊ.naɪ//

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Distribution

North America. Specific range details within this broad region are not well documented in available sources.

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