Tomoxia inclusa

LeConte, 1862

Tomoxia inclusa is a of tumbling flower beetle in the Mordellidae. The species was first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1862. Members of this family are characterized by their distinctive wedge-shaped body form and ability to 'tumble' when disturbed. The species has been documented in eastern Canada with limited observation records.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tomoxia inclusa: /toˈmɔk.si.a inˈklu.sa/

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Distribution

Eastern Canada: recorded from New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec.

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