Ipelates latus
(Mannerheim, 1852)
Ipelates latus is a of in the Agyrtidae. It is found in North America, with documented occurrences in western Canada and the United States. The species was originally described as Agyrtes latus by Mannerheim in 1852. It belongs to a small family of beetles associated with decomposing organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ipelates latus: /aɪˈpiːleɪtiːz ˈleɪtəs/
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Distribution
Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories) and United States (Alaska, California, Montana, Oregon, Washington).
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Taxonomic Note
Originally described under the basionym Agyrtes latus Mannerheim, 1852, before transfer to Ipelates.
Family Characteristics
Agyrtidae are considered primitive carrion beetles, often found in association with decaying organic matter, though specific ecological details for I. latus remain undocumented in available sources.