Contacyphon padi
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Contacyphon padi is a of marsh beetle in the Scirtidae. It has been recorded across Europe and Northern Asia, excluding China, with additional observations in North America including Canada and the United States. The species is part of a of small beetles associated with moist .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Contacyphon padi: /kɔn.taˈky.fɔn ˈpa.di/
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Habitat
Marsh beetles in the Scirtidae are generally associated with moist or wetland environments. The specific microhabitat preferences for C. padi are not well documented in available sources.
Distribution
Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China). Also recorded as present in North America, including New Brunswick, Canada, and the United States. Specific records exist from Belgium and the Flemish Region.
Similar Taxa
- Cyphon spp.Contacyphon was historically treated as part of Cyphon, and were formerly classified under that . The two genera share similar and preferences as marsh beetles.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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