Conalia helva

(LeConte, 1862)

Conalia helva is a small in the Mordellidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1862. It is known from North America and has been documented in association with dead wood of Pinus taeda and peach. As a member of Mordellidae, it belongs to a family commonly known as tumbling flower beetles, though specific ecological details for this remain limited.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Conalia helva: /kəʊˈneɪliə ˈhɛlvə/

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Habitat

Has been found in dead wood of Pinus taeda (loblolly pine) and peach (Prunus persica).

Distribution

North America.

Host Associations

  • Pinus taeda - found in dead woodloblolly pine
  • Prunus persica - found in woodpeach

More Details

Type Information

Described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1862.

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