Contacyphon variabilis
(Thunberg, 1785)
Brown Marsh Beetle
Contacyphon variabilis is a of marsh beetle in the Scirtidae. It occurs across the Holarctic region, with records from Europe, Northern Asia, and North America. The species is recognized by iNaturalist under the Brown Marsh Beetle.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Contacyphon variabilis: /kɔn.taˈkyː.pɔn va.riˈaː.bɪ.lɪs/
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Habitat
Marsh beetles in the Scirtidae are generally associated with moist or wetland environments.
Distribution
Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. Specific regional records include Belgium, the Flemish Region, and Alberta, Canada.
Similar Taxa
- Cyphon variabilisSynonym; Contacyphon variabilis was previously classified under the Cyphon.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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