Nycteus testaceus

(LeConte, 1866)

Tiled Plate-thigh beetle

Nycteus testaceus is a small in the Eucinetidae, commonly known as plate-thigh beetles. It was first described by LeConte in 1866 under the basionym Eucinetus testaceus. The species occurs in North America, with records from multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. Like other members of Eucinetidae, it belongs to a family of beetles characterized by distinctive modifications to the hind legs.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nycteus testaceus: //ˈnɪk.te.ʊs tɛsˈtæ.si.ʊs//

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Distribution

North America, with confirmed records from Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba in Canada. The full extent of its range within North America has not been comprehensively documented.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Eucinetus testaceus by LeConte in 1866, later transferred to the Nycteus.

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