Dircaea liturata

Dircaea liturata is a beetle in the family Melandryidae, commonly known as the Blurry-spotted False Darkling Beetle. It is a moderately sized, dark-colored beetle with distinctive pale markings. The species is widely distributed across eastern and central Canada, with substantial observational records documenting its presence. It belongs to a genus of beetles often associated with decaying wood and forest floor habitats.