Tanarthrus salicola

LeConte, 1875

Tanarthrus salicola is a of antlike flower beetle described by LeConte in 1875. It belongs to the Anthicidae, a group of small beetles commonly known as antlike flower beetles due to their resemblance to ants. The species is known from North America, with records from Saskatchewan, Canada.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tanarthrus salicola: //tænˈɑrθrəs ˌsæ.lɪˈkoʊ.lə//

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Distribution

North America, with confirmed presence in Saskatchewan, Canada.

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Taxonomic note

The epithet 'salicola' suggests an association with willow (Salix), though this relationship has not been verified in available literature.

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