Capnochroa
LeConte, 1862
comb-clawed beetles
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1- Capnochroa fuliginosa(Comb-clawed Beetle)
Capnochroa is a of comb-clawed beetles established by LeConte in 1862. The genus contains at least two described : C. fuliginosa and C. senilis. These beetles belong to the Tenebrionidae, a large and diverse group of darkling beetles. The genus has been documented in the northeastern United States, with records from Vermont.
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How to pronounce Capnochroa: //ˈkæpnəˌkroʊə//
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Distribution
Documented from the northeastern United States, specifically Vermont. The likely has a broader North American distribution given the widespread occurrence of related tenebrionid beetles, but confirmed records are limited.
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Taxonomic history
The name Capnochroa has been used in different taxonomic contexts. In the Catalogue of Life, 'capnochroa' appears as a specific epithet for Metasia capnochroa (Meyrick, 1884), a in the Crambidae (Lepidoptera). This is a homonym and unrelated to the genus Capnochroa LeConte, 1862. The beetle genus remains valid in Tenebrionidae.
Species composition
Two are currently recognized: Capnochroa fuliginosa (Melsheimer) and Capnochroa senilis Wickham, 1913. The specific epithet 'fuliginosa' suggests a sooty or smoky coloration, while 'senilis' (Latin for 'old' or 'senile') may refer to morphological characteristics of the .
Observation data
The has accumulated 924 observations on iNaturalist, indicating moderate levels of detection and documentation by naturalists, though many of these may not be identified to level.