Platydema excavata
(Say, 1824)
Platydema excavata is a darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, occurring in eastern North America. The species is recorded from Ontario and Québec in Canada, with additional historical reports from Colombia. It is one of approximately 290 documented observations on iNaturalist, indicating moderate collection and observation frequency relative to other Platydema species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Platydema excavata: //ˌplætɪˈdiːmə ɛksˈkævətə//
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Distribution
Eastern North America: Ontario and Québec, Canada. Historical record from Colombia without specific locality.
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Taxonomic Note
The was originally described by Thomas Say in 1824. It belongs to the Diaperinae within Tenebrionidae. The GBIF match confirms accepted status with exact name matching.