Canifa pallipes
(Melsheimer, 1846)
Canifa pallipes is a of false flower beetle in the Scraptiidae. It is found in North America, with records from multiple Canadian provinces including British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick. The species was first described by Melsheimer in 1846. As a member of Scraptiidae, it belongs to a family of small beetles commonly associated with decaying plant matter and fungi.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Canifa pallipes: /ˈkanɪfa ˈpælɪˌpiːz/
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Distribution
North America. Documented from British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick in Canada. Distribution records indicate presence across multiple provinces, suggesting a wide but patchily recorded range in northern North America.
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Taxonomic Note
The Scraptiidae, historically treated as a of Melyridae (soft-winged flower beetles), is now recognized as a distinct family within Cleroidea. Members of this family are commonly known as false flower beetles.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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