Dendroides

Latreille, 1810

fire-colored beetle

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Dendroides is a of fire-colored beetles in the Pyrochroidae, containing approximately seven described . These beetles are characterized by their soft, elongated bodies and typically orange to reddish coloration. The genus is distributed across North America, with records from the United States and Canada. Dendroides species are active primarily during spring and summer months.

Dendroides concolor by (c) Nick Block, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Nick Block. Used under a CC-BY license.Dendroides ephemeroides by (c) Lee Cain, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Lee Cain. Used under a CC-BY license.Dendroides ephemeroides by (c) Will Kuhn, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Will Kuhn. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dendroides: //dɛnˈdrɔɪdiːz//

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Distribution

North America; documented from Vermont and other parts of the United States; Canada (D. canadensis).

Seasonality

Spring and summer activity period based on iNaturalist observation patterns.

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