Dichelotarsus scaber
(LeConte, 1861)
Dichelotarsus scaber is a soldier beetle ( Cantharidae) described by LeConte in 1861. It is recorded from western North America, specifically the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, as well as Alaska in the United States. As a member of Cantharidae, it belongs to a family of soft-bodied beetles commonly known as soldier beetles. The Dichelotarsus is part of the diverse cantharid fauna of North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dichelotarsus scaber: //daɪˌkiːloʊˈtɑːrsəs ˈskeɪbər//
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Distribution
Western North America: Alberta and British Columbia, Canada; Alaska, United States.
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Taxonomic placement
Dichelotarsus scaber is classified in Cantharidae, a group of soft-bodied beetles often called soldier beetles due to the color patterns of some resembling military uniforms.
Data availability
Information on this is limited. GBIF records indicate 13 iNaturalist observations, suggesting it is infrequently encountered or underreported.