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Acanthinus argentinus
Acanthinus argentinus is a small beetle in the family Anthicidae (ant-like flower beetles). The species was originally described from South America and has been documented undergoing northward range expansion into the southern United States. As a member of Anthicidae, it is likely associated with vegetation and decaying plant material, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Anisotria shooki
Anisotria shooki is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. The genus Anisotria is small and poorly documented, with limited published information available. This species was described based on specimen material, though specific details regarding its biology remain largely unreported. It belongs to a family of beetles commonly associated with dry, sandy, or disturbed habitats.
Anthicus bellulus
Anthicus bellulus is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by LeConte in 1851. The species is distributed across western North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada, through the western United States into Mexico. As with other members of the genus Anthicus, adults are typically found in dry, open habitats and are often associated with flowers or ground-level vegetation. The species is rarely encountered in large numbers and is known from relatively few collections.
Anthicus falli
Anthicus falli is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Werner in 1964. The species is documented from North America and Middle America, though detailed biological information remains limited. Like other members of the genus Anthicus, it likely inhabits dry, sandy, or disturbed habitats where it may be found under debris or in association with vegetation. The family Anthicidae is characterized by their elongated, ant-like appearance and generally small size.
Cyclodinus mono
Cyclodinus mono is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Chandler in 2005. The species epithet 'mono' suggests a connection to Mono Basin or Mono County in California, though this association requires confirmation. As a member of Anthicidae, it belongs to a family of small beetles commonly known as ant-like flower beetles due to their resemblance to ants. The species is recorded from North America and Middle America according to GBIF data.
Duboisius barri
Duboisius barri is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Abdullah in 1964. It belongs to a genus of small beetles characterized by their elongated, ant-like appearance. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in available literature.
Ischyropalpus pinalicus
Ischyropalpus pinalicus is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by Casey in 1895. The species is known from limited records in North America and Middle America, with very few documented observations. As with other members of Anthicidae, it is likely a small, elongate beetle with ant-like appearance, though specific biological details remain poorly documented. The genus Ischyropalpus contains species associated with various terrestrial habitats, but detailed studies of I. pinalicus are lacking.
Leptanthicus staphyliniformis
Leptanthicus staphyliniformis is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Werner in 1958. The species epithet refers to its resemblance to rove beetles of the genus Staphylinus. Very few records exist for this species, with only one observation documented on iNaturalist. Members of the genus Leptanthicus are characterized by their elongate, slender body form and reduced elytra that expose multiple abdominal segments.
Leptoremus argenteus
Leptoremus argenteus is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Casey in 1904. This small beetle belongs to a genus characterized by compact, ant-mimicking body forms. The species is known from North America, though detailed ecological and biological information remains limited in published sources.
Notoxus apicalis
Notoxus apicalis is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by LeConte in 1852. The species occurs in Central America and North America. Members of the genus Notoxus are commonly known as ant-like flower beetles due to their resemblance to ants in size, shape, and behavior. The specific epithet "apicalis" refers to a marking or feature at the apex, likely of the elytra or pronotum.
Notoxus balteatus
Notoxus balteatus is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Casey in 1895. The genus Notoxus is characterized by a distinctive elongated snout-like projection (rostrum) extending from the head, a trait that separates these beetles from superficially similar ant-mimicking beetles in other families. Records indicate this species occurs in North America and Middle America. Like other anthicids, adults are likely associated with flowers and vegetation where they feed on pollen and small insects.
Notoxus bifasciatus
Notoxus bifasciatus is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by LeConte in 1847. The species is found in North America, with records from Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan) and the United States. Like other members of the genus Notoxus, it is commonly known as an ant-like flower beetle due to its resemblance to ants.
Notoxus gelidus
monoceros beetle
Notoxus gelidus is a small ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Chandler in 1978. The species is known from Central America and North America. Like other members of the genus Notoxus, it possesses a distinctive forward-projecting horn on the pronotum, a characteristic feature of "monoceros beetles."
Notoxus lustrellus
Notoxus lustrellus is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Casey in 1895. It is one of approximately 300 described species in the genus Notoxus, commonly known as ant-like flower beetles. The species is known from North America. Members of the genus Notoxus are characterized by a distinctive forward-projecting horn on the pronotum, a trait that gives the group its common name 'monoceros beetles.'
Notoxus marginatus
Margined Ant-like Flower Beetle
Notoxus marginatus is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae. It occurs in Central America and North America, including Alberta, Canada. The species is commonly known as the Margined Ant-like Flower Beetle and is one of approximately 25 documented observations on iNaturalist.
Notoxus nuperus
monoceros beetle
Notoxus nuperus is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by Horn in 1884. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. Two subspecies are recognized: Notoxus nuperus haustrus Chandler, 1978 and the nominate Notoxus nuperus nuperus Horn, 1884. Members of the genus Notoxus are commonly referred to as ant-like flower beetles due to their morphology and behavior.
Notoxus robustus
Notoxus robustus is a species of ant-like flower beetle (family Anthicidae) described by Casey in 1895. The genus Notoxus is characterized by a distinctive forward-projecting snout or rostrum. Records indicate presence in North America, specifically British Columbia, Canada. The species epithet 'robustus' suggests relatively sturdy or substantial build compared to congeners.
Notoxus seminole
monoceros beetle
Notoxus seminole is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by Chandler in 1982. It belongs to the genus Notoxus, commonly known as monoceros beetles. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in published literature.
Notoxus serratus
Serrate Ant-like Flower Beetle
Notoxus serratus is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, commonly known as the Serrate Ant-like Flower Beetle. The species is recognized by its distinctive elongated snout bearing a single apical horn, a defining feature of the genus Notoxus. It occurs across North America and Central America.
Notoxus sparsus
Notoxus sparsus is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1859. Members of the genus Notoxus are characterized by a distinctive elongated rostrum with antennal insertions located near its tip, a trait that separates them from superficially similar ant-like beetles in other families. The species occurs in North America and Middle America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented. Like other anthicids, adults are likely active on the ground surface or in low vegetation.
Retocomus duboisi
Retocomus duboisi is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Abdullah in 1965. The genus Retocomus belongs to a group of small beetles characterized by their elongated, ant-like appearance. This species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Sapintus caudatus
Sapintus caudatus is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Werner in 1962. Members of this genus are characterized by their elongated, ant-like appearance and relatively soft elytra compared to many other beetles. The species is known from North America, though detailed ecological and biological information remains limited in published literature.
Sapintus fulvipes
Tawny-legged Ant-like Flower Beetle
Sapintus fulvipes is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. It is found in the Caribbean and North America, with records from British Columbia. The species was described by LaFerté-Sénectère in 1847; Chandler (1999) determined the publication date of the original monograph to be May 1849.
Stereopalpus pruinosus
Stereopalpus pruinosus is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by LeConte in 1874. It is a small beetle species found in North America. The genus Stereopalpus belongs to a family of beetles commonly known as ant-like flower beetles due to their resemblance to ants in both form and behavior. Very little specific information is documented about the biology or ecology of this particular species.
Stricticomus
Stricticomus is a genus of small beetles in the family Anthicidae, commonly known as ant-like flower beetles. The genus was established by Maurice Pic in 1894 and contains multiple species distributed across three continents. Members of this genus are characterized by their compact, ant-mimicking body form typical of the family. The genus has been recorded from Eurasia, Madagascar, and North America based on specimen collections and observations.
Stricticomus tobias
Double-dotted Anthicid
Stricticomus tobias is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. The species is currently classified as a synonym of Stricticollis tobias in some taxonomic databases, reflecting ongoing taxonomic revision in this group. Records indicate presence in Brazil (Distrito Federal, São Paulo), Belgium, and Canada (Québec). The common name "Double-dotted Anthicid" suggests a distinctive pattern of markings, though detailed morphological descriptions are limited in available sources.