Orchesia ovata
Laliberté, 1967
Orchesia ovata is a of in the Melandryidae, described by Laliberté in 1967. It belongs to a family of beetles commonly associated with decaying wood and fungal . The species has been documented in eastern Canada, with records from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec. Like other members of its , it likely inhabits forested environments where it contributes to the decomposition of woody material.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Orchesia ovata: /ɔːrˈkiːziə oʊˈvɑːtə/
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Distribution
Eastern Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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