Dichelotarsus extremus
(LeConte, 1881)
Extreme Soldier Beetle
Dichelotarsus extremus is a of soldier beetle in the Cantharidae. Originally described as Podabrus extremus by LeConte in 1881, it was later transferred to the Dichelotarsus. The species is known from scattered records across northern and western Canada. It is rarely encountered, with very few observations documented in citizen science databases.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dichelotarsus extremus: /ˌdɪkəloʊˈtɑrsəs ɛkˈstriːməs/
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Identification
Can be distinguished from other Dichelotarsus by examination of male genitalia; external morphological differences from are subtle and require careful comparison. The specific epithet "extremus" may refer to distinctive terminal abdominal structures or to its geographic occurrence at northern latitudes.
Distribution
Recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Northwest Territories in Canada. The distribution pattern suggests a or subarctic range across northern and western Canada.
Similar Taxa
- Dichelotarsus speciesOther members of the share general body plan and coloration; reliable identification requires dissection and examination of aedeagal structures.