Notoxus serratus
(LeConte, 1847)
Serrate Ant-like Flower Beetle
Notoxus serratus is a of monoceros beetle in the Anthicidae, commonly known as the Serrate -like Flower . The species is recognized by its distinctive elongated snout bearing a single horn, a defining feature of the Notoxus. It occurs across North America and Central America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Notoxus serratus: /nɔˈtɒksus sɛˈreɪtəs/
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Identification
The combination of -like body form, elongated rostrum with single terminal horn, and serrated body margins separates this from other Anthicidae. Within Notoxus, the serrated features referenced in the specific epithet distinguish it from species with smooth or differently ornamented margins. Specimen examination is required for definitive identification.
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Distribution
Documented from North America and Central America. Specific records include Alberta, Canada. Distribution spans temperate and tropical regions of the Nearctic and northern .
Similar Taxa
- Other Notoxus speciesShare the diagnostic monoceros form with single rostrum horn; require examination of serration patterns and other subtle morphological features for differentiation
- Other Anthicidae generaLack the elongated rostrum with horn; body form may be -like but without the distinctive 'monoceros' projection
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'serratus' is Latin for 'saw-toothed' or 'serrated', referring to the characteristic toothed or notched margins that distinguish this .
Taxonomic history
Originally described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1847, a prominent American entomologist who described thousands of North American beetles.