Macratria confusa
LeConte, 1855
antlike flower beetle
Macratria confusa is a of antlike flower beetle in the Anthicidae, described by LeConte in 1855. It is found in North America, with recorded observations in Ontario and Québec, Canada. The Macratria belongs to the Macratriinae, a group of small beetles characterized by their -like appearance.

Pronunciation
How to pronounce Macratria confusa: //məˈkreɪtri.ə kənˈfjuːsə//
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Ontario and Québec, Canada.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'confusa' (Latin for 'confused') may refer to morphological similarity to related , a common naming convention in this . However, the exact etymology has not been explicitly documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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