Silis pallida

Mannerheim, 1843

Silis pallida is a of soldier beetle in the Cantharidae. It occurs in western North America, with records from Alaska, British Columbia, and other parts of Canada and the United States. The species was described by Mannerheim in 1843. As a member of Cantharidae, it belongs to a family commonly known as soldier beetles, which are typically found on flowers and foliage.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Silis pallida: /ˈsi.lis ˈpal.li.da/

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Distribution

North America. Documented occurrences include Alaska (United States) and British Columbia (Canada).

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Taxonomic note

Silis pallida should not be confused with Habropoda pallida, a digger bee that has been extensively studied in the Mojave Desert. The similar epithet 'pallida' is coincidental; these species belong to entirely different orders (Coleoptera vs. Hymenoptera) and have no biological relationship.

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