Notoxus gelidus
Chandler, 1978
monoceros beetle
Notoxus gelidus is a small -like flower beetle in the Anthicidae, described by Chandler in 1978. The is known from Central America and North America. Like other members of the Notoxus, it possesses a distinctive forward-projecting horn on the pronotum, a characteristic feature of "monoceros beetles."
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Notoxus gelidus: /nɔˈtɒksəs ˈdʒɛlɪdəs/
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Identification
Members of the Notoxus are distinguished from other Anthicidae by the presence of a pronounced, forward-projecting horn on the pronotum, giving them the "monoceros beetles" (from Greek for "single-horned"). Specific identification of N. gelidus requires examination of fine structural details and genitalia. The is small, -like in overall form, with compact body and relatively long typical of the .
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.
Similar Taxa
- Notoxus garudaAnother monoceros in the same , distinguished by specific morphological and genitalic characters; N. garuda was described by Kejval and is represented in museum collections with detailed imagery.
- Other Anthicidae generaLack the distinctive pronotal horn characteristic of Notoxus; may be confused due to similar small size and -like appearance.