Acanthinus scitulus

(LeConte, 1852)

antlike flower beetle

Acanthinus scitulus is a of antlike flower beetle in the Anthicidae, characterized by its small, elongated body form that mimics ants. The species has been documented across a broad geographic range spanning the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. First described by LeConte in 1852, it belongs to a known for its -mimicking and flower beetle habits.

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How to pronounce Acanthinus scitulus: //əˈkænθɪnəs ˈsɪtʃʊləs//

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Distribution

Caribbean Sea region, Central America, North America, and South America.

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