Dolotarsus lividus
(Sahlberg, 1834)
Dolotarsus lividus is a of in the Melandryidae. It has a Holarctic distribution and is present in multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador, and New Brunswick. The species was originally described by Sahlberg in 1834.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dolotarsus lividus: //ˌdoʊloʊˈtɑrsəs ˈlɪvɪdəs//
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Distribution
Holarctic region. Documented in Canada: Alberta (CA-AB), British Columbia (CA-BC), Labrador (CA-LB), and New Brunswick (CA-NB).
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Taxonomic Note
The Dolotarsus was previously placed in the Tenebrionidae but is now classified in Melandryidae (false darkling beetles). The authority is sometimes cited as Sahlberg, 1833 or 1834 depending on source.