Copidita
LeConte, 1866
Copidita is a of in the , Oedemerinae. The genus is extant with modern , and includes at least one fossil species from the Florissant Eocene of Colorado. As members of Oedemeridae, these are characterized by soft, elongated bodies and are commonly associated with flowers and vegetation.
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Fossil Record
At least one fossil of Copidita has been described from the Florissant Eocene in Colorado, indicating the has existed for approximately 34 million years.
Taxonomic History
The was established by LeConte in 1866. It remains an accepted genus within the Oedemerinae, though specific -level requires further study.