Xylopinus saperdoides
(Olivier, 1795)
Decaying Darkling Beetle
Xylopinus saperdoides is a darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, commonly known as the Decaying Darkling Beetle. It is native to eastern North America and has been recorded in multiple Canadian provinces. The is moderately well-documented, with nearly 1000 observations on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xylopinus saperdoides: /zɪˈlɒpɪnəs sæpərˈdɔɪdiːz/
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Distribution
Eastern Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec.
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Observation frequency
The has 989 observations on iNaturalist as of the source data date, indicating it is moderately encountered by naturalists.