Microcara

C.G. Thomson, 1859

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Microcara is a of marsh beetles in the Scirtidae, established by C.G. Thomson in 1859. The genus comprises approximately 10 described extant , with four additional fossil species described from Eocene deposits. Species in this genus are found in the Holarctic region, with records from Scandinavia and other northern European localities.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Microcara: /ˈmaɪkroʊˌkɛərə/

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Habitat

Marsh beetles in this are associated with wetland , including marshes and moist environments where Scirtidae larvae typically develop in decaying vegetation or muddy substrates.

Distribution

Records exist from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE). The has a Holarctic distribution pattern.

Similar Taxa

  • ElodesBoth belong to Scirtidae and share marsh beetle ; Microcara are distinguished by specific combinations of antennal and elytral characters, though precise diagnostic features require examination.
  • CyphonAnother scirtid with superficially similar habitus; Microcara is distinguished by differences in pronotal and elytral structure, as well as male genitalia .

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