Allopoda lutea

(Haldeman, 1848)

false flower beetle

Allopoda lutea is a of false flower beetle in the Scraptiidae, distributed across North America. Members of Scraptiidae are small beetles often found on flowers and decaying vegetation. The species was described by Haldeman in 1848.

Allopoda lutea P1630766a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.False Flower Beetle - Allopoda lutea, Andelot Farm, Worton, Maryland by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Allopoda lutea P1410193a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Allopoda lutea: //ˌæl.oʊˈpoʊ.də ˈluː.ti.ə//

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Identification

Small in the Scraptiidae. Identification to level requires examination of genitalia and other fine morphological details not documented in readily available sources.

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Distribution

North America.

Similar Taxa

  • Other ScraptiidaeSmall size and flower-associated habits; distinguished by specific morphological characters requiring detailed examination.

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