Glipodes sericans
(Melsheimer, 1845)
Glipodes sericans is a of tumbling flower beetle in the Mordellidae, described by Melsheimer in 1845. The species occurs in North and Middle America, with records from the United States and Colombia. As a member of Mordellidae, it shares the family's characteristic wedge-shaped body form and enlarged hind adapted for jumping. The specific epithet "sericans" refers to silky or silken appearance, likely describing the .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Glipodes sericans: //ˈɡlaɪˌpoʊdiːz ˈsɛrɪˌkænz//
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Distribution
North America and Middle America. Specific localities include Colombia (Bolívar Department: Zambrano, Hda. Monterrey Forestal at 70m elevation; and SFF Los Colorados at 300m elevation).