Rhaxonycha bilobata

McKey-Fender, 1941

Rhaxonycha bilobata is a soldier beetle ( Cantharidae) described by McKey-Fender in 1941. It is known from North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Manitoba, Ontario, and Québec. As a member of Cantharidae, it belongs to a family characterized by soft, flexible and often bright coloration, though specific traits for this remain poorly documented.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Rhaxonycha bilobata: /ræksəˈnɪkə baɪloʊˈbeɪtə/

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Distribution

Recorded from North America, specifically the Canadian provinces of Manitoba, Ontario, and Québec. The full extent of its range within North America is not well documented.

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Taxonomic note

The specific epithet 'bilobata' likely refers to a bilobed (two-lobed) structure, possibly of the male genitalia or another morphological feature, though the original description has not been consulted for this record.

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