Elonus gruberi

Gompel, 2017

Elonus gruberi is a of ant-like leaf beetle in the Aderidae, described by Gompel in 2017. It is a recently described species with limited published documentation. Records indicate occurrence in the northeastern United States, specifically Vermont. As a member of Aderidae, it belongs to a family characterized by small size and compact body form.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Elonus gruberi: /ˈɛl.oʊ.nəs ˈɡruː.bɛr.i/

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Distribution

Known from the northeastern United States, with confirmed records from Vermont.

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Taxonomic recency

Described in 2017, making it one of the more recently recognized within the Elonus.

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