Nycteus oviformis
(LeConte, 1866)
plate-thigh beetle
Nycteus oviformis is a of plate-thigh beetle in the Eucinetidae. It occurs in North America, with records from Canada including Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Québec. The species is characterized by an -shaped (oviform) body, reflecting its species epithet. As a member of Eucinetidae, it belongs to a small family of beetles with distinctive plate-like hind .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nycteus oviformis: /ˈnɪk.te.ʊs oʊ.vɪˈfɔːr.mɪs/
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Distribution
North America. Documented from Canadian provinces: Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Québec.
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Family characteristics
Eucinetidae, the plate-thigh beetles, are distinguished by their enlarged, plate-like hind . The is small and relatively poorly known ecologically.
Etymology
The epithet 'oviformis' refers to the -shaped body form of this .