Dichelotarsus instabilis
(Fall, 1927)
Dichelotarsus instabilis is a of soldier beetle ( Cantharidae) described by Fall in 1927. The Dichelotarsus is a small group of cantharid beetles distributed primarily in western North America. Like other soldier beetles, members of this genus are soft-bodied, elongate beetles typically found on flowers and foliage where they feed on pollen, nectar, and small insects. The specific epithet "instabilis" (Latin for "unstable" or "inconstant") may refer to variable morphological features or coloration, though the original description would need to be consulted for certainty.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dichelotarsus instabilis: /dɪˌkɛloʊˈtɑrsəs ɪnˈsteɪbɪlɪs/
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Distribution
British Columbia, Canada (CA-BC). The has been recorded from this single Canadian province based on available distribution data.