Euscaphurus saltator
Casey, 1885
plate-thigh beetle
Euscaphurus saltator is a of plate-thigh beetle in the Eucinetidae. It was described by Casey in 1885 and is found in North America. The family Eucinetidae comprises small beetles characterized by their enlarged hind . Limited information is available regarding the specific and of this particular species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euscaphurus saltator: /juːˈskæfərəs ˈsæltətɔːr/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic placement
Euscaphurus saltator belongs to the Eucinetidae, a small family of beetles within the superfamily Scirtoidea. Members of this family are commonly referred to as 'plate-thigh beetles' due to the distinctive flattened, plate-like expansion of the hind .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
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