Enchodes

LeConte, 1866

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Enchodes is a of beetles in the Melandryidae (false darkling beetles), established by LeConte in 1866. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized beetles associated with decaying wood and fungal . The genus contains multiple distributed primarily in North America.

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How to pronounce Enchodes: //ɛnˈkoʊdiːz//

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Distribution

North America, with records from the United States and Canada.

Similar Taxa

  • OrchesiaBoth belong to Melandryidae and share similar body forms; Orchesia often have more pronounced elytral punctation and different antennal proportions.
  • MelandryaLarger melandryid with more elongate body shape and distinct pronotal structure; Enchodes are generally smaller with different proportions.

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