Orchesia

Latreille, 1806

false darkling beetles

Orchesia is a of in the , comprising approximately 19 described . These belong to the superfamily and are classified within the tribe Orchesiini. The genus was established by Latreille in 1806.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Orchesia: /ɔrˈkiːziə/

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Distribution

Records exist from Norway (NO), Sweden (SE), and Vermont, United States. The appears to have a transatlantic distribution in temperate regions.

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