Pacificanthia curtisi
(Kirby, 1837)
Curtis' Pacific Soldier Beetle
Pacificanthia curtisi is a soldier beetle in the Cantharidae, commonly known as Curtis' Pacific Soldier Beetle. The was described by Kirby in 1837. It is recorded from multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador, Manitoba, and New Brunswick. Available information on its and is limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pacificanthia curtisi: /pæsɪˈfɪkænθiə ˈkɜːrtɪsaɪ/
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Distribution
Recorded from Canadian provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador, Manitoba, and New Brunswick.
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Taxonomic note
The Pacificanthia was established to accommodate formerly placed in related genera. The specific epithet 'curtisi' honors a person, following common practice in 19th century .
Data limitations
Despite being described in 1837, published biological and ecological information for this appears sparse in major entomological databases. Most available records are specimen-based distribution data rather than field studies.