Squamanotoxus elegans
(LeConte, 1875)
monoceros beetle
Squamanotoxus elegans is a of monoceros beetle in the Anthicidae, first described by LeConte in 1875. It belongs to the Squamanotoxus within the order Coleoptera. The species is known to occur in North America. As with other members of Anthicidae, it is a small beetle, though specific ecological details remain limited in published sources.

Pronunciation
How to pronounce Squamanotoxus elegans: /ˌskwæmənoʊˈtɒksəs ˈɛlɪɡənz/
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Distribution
North America. GBIF and iNaturalist records confirm presence in this region, though specific country or state-level distribution details are not well documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Other Anthicidae speciesSmall size and general body plan shared with other ant-like beetles in the , though Squamanotoxus elegans may be distinguished by -level characteristics if specimens are examined closely.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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