Lucidota

Laporte, 1833

Lucidota is a large of (: ) comprising over 160 described . Members of this genus are distributed primarily in the Americas, with records from North, Central, and South America. The genus was established by Laporte in 1833 and is classified within the tribe Lucidotini.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lucidota: /luː.sɪˈdoʊ.tə/

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Distribution

Records indicate presence in Colombia, the United States (including Vermont), and likely broader distribution across the Americas given the size.

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