Plateros lictor
(Newman, 1838)
Plateros lictor is a of in the , first described by Newman in 1838. It is found in North America, with records from western and central Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. Net-winged beetles in this family are characterized by soft, flexible with distinct -like patterns. The species has been documented through limited observations, with iNaturalist recording only six observations as of the available data.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Plateros lictor: /ˌplæ.təˈroʊs ˈlɪk.tɔːr/
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Distribution
North America, with confirmed records from Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba in Canada. The full extent of its range within North America remains incompletely documented.
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Taxonomic Authority
The was first described by Edward Newman in 1838, placing it among the earlier described species in the Plateros.
Observation Rarity
With only six observations recorded on iNaturalist, this appears to be rarely encountered or underreported, though this may reflect preferences, cryptic , or limited survey effort rather than true rarity.