Trixagus sericeus

(LeConte, 1868)

Silken Throscid Beetle

Trixagus sericeus is a small in the Throscidae, commonly known as the Silken Throscid Beetle. The was described by LeConte in 1868 and occurs in North America, with records from British Columbia and other regions. Like other throscid beetles, it belongs to a group of small, often overlooked beetles associated with decaying wood and fungal . The specific epithet 'sericeus' refers to the silky appearance of the .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Trixagus sericeus: /ˈtrɪk.səɡəs səˈriː.keʊs/

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from British Columbia, Canada and Northern Territory, Canada. The has been documented through GBIF distribution records and iNaturalist observations.

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