Anelpistus canadensis
Mank, 1942
Canadian False Long-horned Beetle
Anelpistus canadensis is a of false longhorn beetle in the Stenotrachelidae, described by Mank in 1942. It is found in North America, with records from Alberta and British Columbia in Canada. The family Stenotrachelidae, commonly known as false longhorn beetles, is a small group of beetles within the superfamily Cucujoidea.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anelpistus canadensis: //ˌænɛlˈpɪstəs ˌkænəˈdɛnsɪs//
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Distribution
North America. Canadian provinces: Alberta, British Columbia. Also recorded from Northern Territory, Canada.
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Taxonomic Note
The Stenotrachelidae was historically treated as a of Melandryidae but is now recognized as a distinct family within Cucujoidea. Anelpistus is one of several in this family.