Scraptia sericea
(Melsheimer, 1846)
false flower beetle
Scraptia sericea is a of false flower beetle in the Scraptiidae, first described by Melsheimer in 1846. It is found in North America, with records from Québec, Canada. The species belongs to a small family of beetles commonly known as false flower beetles due to their superficial resemblance to members of the family Melyridae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scraptia sericea: /ˈskræptiə səˈriːʃə/
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Québec, Canada.
Similar Taxa
- Melyridae (true flower beetles)Scraptiidae are commonly called false flower beetles due to their resemblance to Melyridae; however, Scraptiidae can be distinguished by their tarsal formula and other morphological features.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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