Canifa pusilla
(Haldeman, 1848)
Canifa pusilla is a of false flower beetle in the Scraptiidae, described by Haldeman in 1848. It is a small species found in North America, with confirmed records from eastern Canada including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. The family Scraptiidae comprises beetles commonly known as false flower beetles, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Canifa pusilla: /ˈkanɪfa puˈsɪla/
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Distribution
North America; confirmed records from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario in Canada.
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Taxonomic note
The Canifa is placed in Scraptiidae, a group historically associated with Melandryidae (false darkling beetles) and sometimes treated as a thereof. Scraptiidae are distinguished by their association with flowers and decaying plant material, though the specific of C. pusilla has not been detailed in published literature.