Rhagonycha proxima
(Green, 1941)
Rhagonycha proxima is a in the . The was described by Green in 1941. It occurs in North America, with records from Canada (New Brunswick, Ontario, Québec) and the United States. Like other cantharids, it is likely associated with flowers and vegetation, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhagonycha proxima: //rəˈɡɒnɪkə ˈprɒksɪmə//
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Distribution
North America. Documented occurrences include Canadian provinces: New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec. United States distribution is implied by North records but specific states are not confirmed in available sources.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'proxima' suggests close similarity to another , though the original description by Green (1941) would clarify the diagnostic features. The Rhagonycha contains numerous North species, many of which are difficult to distinguish without examination of genitalic characters.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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