Trox affinis
Robinson, 1940
Trox affinis is a hide beetle in the Trogidae, described by Robinson in 1940. Like other members of its , it is associated with decomposing animal matter. The occurs in the Nearctic region, with records from the northeastern and western United States. Information on its specific remains limited.


Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trox affinis: /trɔks ˈæfɪnɪs/
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Distribution
Nearctic region: northeastern United States (Maryland, New Jersey), western states, Iowa, South Carolina, and Texas.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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