Platydema americana
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Platydema americana is a ( ) found across much of Canada. The is documented in multiple provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. As a member of a large family of primarily associated with decaying matter and , it contributes to in forest and woodland .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Platydema americana: /ˌplætɪˈdiːmə əˌmɛrɪˈkeɪnə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia in Canada.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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