Sphaeriestes virescens
(LeConte, 1850)
Greenish Narrow-waisted Bark Beetle
Sphaeriestes virescens is a of narrow-waisted bark beetle in the Salpingidae. It is found in North America. The species was described by LeConte in 1850. Available records indicate presence in Canada, specifically Alberta, British Columbia, and Labrador.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sphaeriestes virescens: //sfɛəˈriːstɛz vaɪˈrɛsɛnz//
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Distribution
North America. Documented occurrences include Canadian provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, and Labrador.
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Taxonomic Notes
Salpingidae (narrow-waisted bark beetles) is a small family within the superfamily Tenebrionoidea. Members of this family are characterized by their constricted waist between the pronotum and .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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