Notoxus murinipennis

(J.E. LeConte, 1824)

Mouse-winged Anthicid

Notoxus murinipennis is a of monoceros beetle in the Anthicidae, commonly known as the mouse-winged anthicid. The species occurs across Central America and North America. Members of the Notoxus are characterized by a distinctive forward-projecting horn on the pronotum, giving them their of monoceros beetles. This species was first described by J.E. LeConte in 1824.

Ant-like Flower Beetle - Notoxus murinipennis, Woodbridge, Virginia by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Notoxus murinipennis: /nɔˈtɔksʊs muːˌrɪnɪˈpɛnɪs/

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Distribution

Central America and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.

Behavior

Has been observed attracted to blacklights at night, a common among beetles.

Similar Taxa

  • Notoxus garudaSame , distinguished by specific morphological differences in pronotal horn and elytral patterning
  • Notoxus sp.Other members of the share the characteristic pronotal horn but differ in specific markings and body proportions

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