Dendroides ephemeroides

(Mannerheim, 1852)

A fire-colored beetle in the Pyrochroidae, found in and montane regions of western North America. are active during spring and early summer. The name 'ephemeroides' suggests short-lived adult , though specific details remain poorly documented.

Dendroides ephemeroides by (c) Will Kuhn, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Will Kuhn. 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.Fire-Colored Beetle larva (10333864446) by Oregon Caves from Cave Junction, USA. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dendroides ephemeroides: /dɛnˈdrɔɪdiːz ɛfəˈmɛrɔɪdiːz/

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Distribution

Western North America: Alaska (USA), Alberta and British Columbia (Canada).

Seasonality

observed in spring and early summer (April–July), with peak activity varying by latitude and elevation.

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