Proutianus americanus
(Horn, 1872)
A of in the , to western North America. The species was described by Horn in 1872. Very little published information exists on its biology or , and it appears to be rarely encountered or reported in entomological literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Proutianus americanus: /praʊtiˈænəs əˌmɛrɪˈkeɪnəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from British Columbia, Canada. The epithet and limited records suggest a North distribution, likely in western regions.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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