Notoxus planicornis
LaFerté-Sénectère, 1849
monoceros beetle
Notoxus planicornis is a of antlike flower beetle in the Anthicidae, commonly referred to as a monoceros beetle. The species was described by LaFerté-Sénectère in 1849. It occurs in the Caribbean and North America, with 16 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Like other members of the Notoxus, it likely exhibits the characteristic elevated pronotum that gives these beetles their .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Notoxus planicornis: /nɔˈtɔksus plæˈnɪkɔrnɪs/
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Distribution
Caribbean Sea and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in the Caribbean region and North America.
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Taxonomic Note
The belongs to the Notoxus, which are commonly called 'monoceros beetles' or 'antlike flower beetles' due to their resemblance to ants and frequent occurrence on flowers. The genus is characterized by an elevated, horn-like pronotum.