Sacodes pulchella

(Guérin-Méneville, 1843)

beautiful marsh beetle

Sacodes pulchella, commonly known as the beautiful marsh beetle, is a of marsh beetle in the Scirtidae. It is found in eastern and central United States and southeastern Canada. The species is relatively well-documented in North American collections and is one of the more frequently observed members of its family.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Sacodes pulchella: /ˈsa.ko.des pulˈkɛl.la/

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Distribution

Eastern and central United States, extending into southeastern Canada. Distribution records include New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario in Canada.

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