Stereopalpus mellyi
LaFerté-Sénectère, 1846
Stereopalpus mellyi is a of antlike flower beetle in the Anthicidae, first described by LaFerté-Sénectère in 1846. The species is distributed across North America. Members of this family are generally small beetles with a superficial resemblance to ants, often found in dry, sandy, or disturbed .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stereopalpus mellyi: //ˌstɛrəˈpælpəs ˈmɛlaɪaɪ//
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic note
The Stereopalpus belongs to the Anthicidae, a group commonly known as antlike flower beetles due to their convergent resemblance to ants in body form and movement.