Ora troberti

Guérin-Méneville, 1861

Marsh Flea Beetle

Ora troberti is a of marsh beetle in the Scirtidae, commonly known as the Marsh . It occurs in the southeastern United States and extends south through Central America. The species belongs to a family of small beetles typically associated with moist or aquatic . As with other members of Scirtidae, its is poorly documented in published literature.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ora troberti: /ˈɔra troʊˈbɛrti/

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Habitat

Marsh beetles in the Scirtidae are generally associated with moist environments, including marshes, wetlands, and riparian areas. The "Marsh " suggests an affinity for such , though specific microhabitat preferences for O. troberti remain undocumented.

Distribution

Recorded from Florida and Texas in the United States, with range extending south through Central America. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in North America and Middle America.

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Taxonomic note

The was described by Guérin-Méneville in 1861. The Ora contains multiple species, many of which are poorly studied. Identification to species level in this genus typically requires examination of genitalia or other subtle morphological features.

Data gaps

Despite 445 iNaturalist observations, published biological information for O. troberti appears minimal. Most aspects of its , , and remain uncharacterized in accessible scientific literature.