Sacodes thoracica
(Guérin-Méneville, 1843)
Marsh beetle
Sacodes thoracica is a of marsh beetle in the Scirtidae. It occurs in eastern and central United States and southeastern Canada. The species belongs to a family of small beetles commonly associated with moist and decaying organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sacodes thoracica: /ˈsækoʊdiːz θɔˈræsɪkə/
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Habitat
Associated with moist environments; members of Scirtidae are typically found in marshy areas, near standing water, and in decaying vegetation.
Distribution
Eastern and central United States; southeastern Canada including Ontario and Québec.