Pedilus lugubris
(Say, 1826)
Mourning Fire-colored Beetle
Pedilus lugubris is a of fire-colored beetle in the Pyrochroidae. It is found in eastern North America, with records from Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Québec) and presumably the United States. The species is commonly known as the Mourning Fire-colored Beetle.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pedilus lugubris: /ˈpɛdɪləs luˈɡuːbrɪs/
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Distribution
Eastern North America. Canadian records: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Québec.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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