Elodes maculicollis
Horn, 1880
Elodes maculicollis is a of marsh beetle in the Scirtidae, described by Horn in 1880. It is native to North America and has been documented in eastern Canada including New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia. The Elodes comprises small beetles typically associated with moist . Records indicate this species is rarely encountered, with limited observational data available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Elodes maculicollis: //ɛˈloʊdiːz ˌmækjʊˈlaɪkɔlɪs//
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Habitat
Marsh beetles in the Scirtidae are generally associated with moist or wetland environments. Based on the of the family and -level characteristics, E. maculicollis likely inhabits marshy areas, though specific microhabitat preferences for this are not documented.
Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia in Canada. GBIF records confirm presence in these regions.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Meloidae Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- annual bluegrass weevil - Listronotus maculicollis - Entomology Today
- Glowing on the Golf Course: Fluorescent Imaging Reveals Turfgrass Pest's Most Active Period
- Nomenclatural changes in Phymatodes | Beetles In The Bush
- annual bluegrass weevil monitoring and imaging setup - Entomology Today