Exneria ruficollis

(Say, 1825)

Exneria ruficollis is a of marsh beetle in the Scirtidae, originally described by Thomas Say in 1825. The species has undergone taxonomic revision, with some sources treating it as a synonym of Cyphon ruficollis. It occurs in eastern North America, with documented records from Canadian provinces including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island. Like other members of Scirtidae, it is associated with moist or wetland .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Exneria ruficollis: /ɛksˈnɛɹ.i.ə ˌɹuː.fɪˈkɒl.ɪs/

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Distribution

Eastern North America. Documented occurrences in Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island.

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Taxonomic Note

The was originally described by Say in 1825. GBIF treats Exneria ruficollis as a synonym of Cyphon ruficollis, while NCBI maintains it under the Exneria. This reflects ongoing taxonomic uncertainty in the Scirtidae, where generic boundaries have been subject to revision.

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