Ceruchus piceus

(Weber, 1801)

Red-rot Decay Stag Beetle

Ceruchus piceus is a of in the , commonly known as the Red-rot Decay Stag Beetle. It is found in North America, with records from eastern Canada and the north-central United States. The species is associated with decaying wood .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ceruchus piceus: //ˈsɛruːkəs ˈpaɪˌkiːəs//

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Habitat

Associated with decaying wood, particularly red-rot (advanced decay) in forested environments.

Distribution

Eastern Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec) and north-central United States (Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Nebraska, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin).

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Observation Data

The has been documented in 1,315 iNaturalist observations as of data collection.

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