Anthicus haldemani
LeConte, 1852
Haldeman's antlike flower beetle
Anthicus haldemani is a of antlike flower beetle in the Anthicidae, first described by LeConte in 1852. It is native to North America and has been recorded from eastern Canada including New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia. As with other members of the Anthicus, it exhibits -mimicking and . The species is named in honor of American entomologist Samuel Stehman Haldeman.
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How to pronounce Anthicus haldemani: //ˈænθɪkəs ˌhɔːldəˈmɑːnaɪ//
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Distribution
Recorded from eastern Canada: New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in North America generally.
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Etymology
Named after Samuel Stehman Haldeman (1812-1880), American naturalist and entomologist known for his work on insects and mollusks.
Taxonomic Note
The was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852, one of the most prolific American coleopterists of the 19th century.