Platysoma deficiens
(Casey, 1924)
clown beetle
Platysoma deficiens is a of clown in the . It is found in North America, with distribution records from Canada and the northern United States. As a member of the Platysoma, it is presumed to inhabit subcortical environments, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Platysoma deficiens: //plæˈtɪsoʊmə dɪˈfɪʃiɛns//
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Identification
The Platysoma is characterized by a distinctly flattened body form adapted for living under bark. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing P. deficiens from are not documented in available sources.
Habitat
Members of the Platysoma are associated with subcortical , living under the bark of dead or dying trees. P. deficiens has been documented in association with pine logging operations.
Distribution
Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan) and USA (Alaska, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin).
Ecological Role
. Members of the Platysoma are known to hunt of and in subcortical .
Similar Taxa
- Other Platysoma speciesCongeneric share the flattened body form and subcortical ; precise identification requires examination of subtle morphological characters.
More Details
Taxonomic note
Described by Casey in 1924. The is represented by only one observation in iNaturalist, suggesting it may be infrequently encountered or underreported.