Silis crucialis
Green, 1966
Silis crucialis is a of soldier beetle ( Cantharidae) described by Green in 1966. The species is known from North America. As a member of the Silis, it belongs to a group of soft-bodied beetles characterized by flexible . Very few specific biological details have been documented for this particular species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Silis crucialis: /ˈsɪlɪs kruˈsiːɑːlɪs/
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Distribution
North America. Distribution records indicate presence across the continent, though specific locality data are sparse.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'crucialis' and authorship 'Green, 1966' are confirmed in GBIF records. The name suggests a possible reference to a cross-like marking or structure, though this has not been verified in published descriptions.