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Notoxus
Hooded Antlike Flower Beetles
Notoxus is a large genus of ant-like beetles in the family Anthicidae, comprising approximately 300 species worldwide. Members are commonly known as "Hooded Antlike Flower Beetles" due to their pronounced pronotal hood structure and superficial resemblance to ants. The genus is taxonomically placed in the subfamily Notoxinae. Despite their ant-like appearance, they are beetles with complete metamorphosis. One species, Notoxus monoceros, has documented life cycle data in scientific literature.
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 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 calcaratus
monoceros beetle
Notoxus calcaratus is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae. It is distributed across Central America and North America. The species was described by Horn in 1884. As a member of the genus Notoxus, it possesses the characteristic elongated rostrum with a terminal antenna that defines this group of ant-like beetles.
Notoxus conformis
monoceros beetle
Notoxus conformis is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae. It is found in Central America and North America. The species belongs to a genus characterized by a distinctive horn-like projection on the pronotum.
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 haustrus
Notoxus haustrus is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. Members of the genus Notoxus are characterized by their elongated, narrow prothorax that projects forward into a distinct snout-like structure. The genus is diverse in North America, with many species found in arid and semi-arid regions. Like other anthicids, adults are typically found on flowers, foliage, or ground debris where they feed on pollen and small organic particles.
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 monodon
antlike flower beetle, monoceros beetle
Notoxus monodon is a small beetle in the family Anthicidae, commonly called the antlike flower beetle or monoceros beetle. It is one of many species in the genus Notoxus that share a distinctive elongated horn-like projection on the pronotum. The species is documented from North America, where it occurs in association with flowering vegetation. Like other anthicids, it exhibits ant-mimicking body proportions and movements.
Notoxus murinipennis
Mouse-winged Anthicid
Notoxus murinipennis is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, commonly known as the mouse-winged anthicid. The species occurs across Central America and North America. Members of the genus Notoxus are characterized by a distinctive forward-projecting horn on the pronotum, giving them their common name of monoceros beetles. This species was first described by J.E. LeConte in 1824.
Notoxus nevadensis
Notoxus nevadensis is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Casey in 1895. The species is found in North America. Very little specific information is available regarding its biology, ecology, or detailed distribution.
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 photus
Notoxus photus is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Chandler in 1978. It is distributed across Central America and North America. The genus Notoxus is characterized by an elongated, forward-projecting horn on the pronotum, a distinctive feature among anthicid beetles.
Notoxus planicornis
monoceros beetle
Notoxus planicornis is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, commonly referred to as a monoceros beetle. The species was described by LaFerté-Sénectère in 1849. It occurs in the Caribbean and North America, with 16 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Like other members of the genus Notoxus, it likely exhibits the characteristic elevated pronotum that gives these beetles their common name.
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.
Notoxus subtilis
monoceros beetle
Notoxus subtilis is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. The species belongs to a distinctive genus characterized by an elongated, forward-projecting process on the pronotum resembling a horn. It is distributed across North America with confirmed records from Canadian provinces including Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario.
Omonadus floralis
narrow-necked grain beetle, predator beetle
Omonadus floralis is an antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, commonly known as the narrow-necked grain beetle. The species has a broad geographic distribution spanning the Caribbean, Central America, North America, Oceania, and South America. A scientific study has documented data on its life cycle, though specific details are not fully accessible from available sources.
Pergetus
Pergetus is a genus of antlike flower beetles in the family Anthicidae, established by Casey in 1895 based on Eurygenius campanulatus LeConte, 1874. The genus currently contains at least two described species: Pergetus campanulatus and Pergetus wilati. A 1960 taxonomic revision redefined the genotype using both male and female characters and established the genus limits. Members of this genus are small beetles that superficially resemble ants in their morphology and movement.
Pergetus campanulatus
Pergetus campanulatus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. It was originally described as Eurygenius campanulatus by LeConte in 1874, then transferred to the genus Pergetus erected by Casey in 1895. The species is found in North America, with records from western Canada including Alberta and British Columbia.
Rastrogenius ambrosiaphilus
Rastrogenius ambrosiaphilus is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. The species epithet "ambrosiaphilus" suggests an association with ambrosia beetles (Scolytinae) or their fungal symbionts, though specific ecological relationships remain undocumented. It is known from a single iNaturalist observation, indicating it is rarely encountered or poorly sampled. As a member of Anthicidae, it belongs to a family of small, elongate beetles often found in association with decaying plant material and other insects.
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.
Rilettius socius
Rilettius socius is a small beetle species in the family Anthicidae, described by Abdullah in 1964. Members of this family are commonly known as ant-like flower beetles due to their convergent resemblance to ants. The genus Rilettius is monotypic, containing only this species. Published information on its biology and ecology is extremely limited.
Salimuzzamania
Salimuzzamania is a genus of beetles in the family Anthicidae, established by Abdullah in 1968. The genus is currently marked as doubtful in taxonomic databases, indicating uncertainty regarding its validity or circumscription. It belongs to the order Coleoptera, which contains the largest number of described species among all orders of organisms. Very little information is available about this genus, with only a single observation recorded on iNaturalist.
Sapintus
Sapintus is a genus of antlike flower beetles in the family Anthicidae, established by Casey in 1895. The genus contains at least 13 described species distributed across North America and the Indo-Pacific region. Species exhibit taxonomic complexity, with recent revisions resolving synonymies and restoring previously synonymized species such as S. francoisi.
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.
Sapintus hispidulus
Sapintus hispidulus is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by Casey in 1895. It is a small beetle native to North and Middle America. The species is distinct from the clover root curculio (Sitona hispidulus), a weevil pest of alfalfa and clover, with which it shares only a specific epithet. Information specific to the biology and ecology of S. hispidulus is limited in published literature.
Sapintus pubescens
antlike flower beetle
Sapintus pubescens is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. It is native to North America, with records from Canada (New Brunswick, Ontario, Québec) and the United States. The species exhibits the characteristic compact, ant-like body form typical of the genus Sapintus. As with other members of Anthicidae, it likely occupies ground-level or low vegetation habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Sapintus pusillus
Sapintus pusillus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, found in North America. The species was described by LaFerté-Sénectère in 1847. Members of the genus Sapintus are characterized by their ant-like appearance and compact body form. Distribution records indicate presence in Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia) and the broader North American region.
Squamanotoxus
Squamanotoxus is a genus of monoceros beetles in the family Anthicidae. The genus contains three described species distributed in North America. These beetles belong to a group commonly known as ant-like flower beetles due to their resemblance to ants.
Squamanotoxus elegans
monoceros beetle
Squamanotoxus elegans is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by LeConte in 1875. It belongs to the genus Squamanotoxus within the beetle order Coleoptera. The species is known to occur in North America. As with other members of Anthicidae, it is a small beetle, though specific ecological details remain limited in published sources.
Stereopalpus
antlike flower beetles
Stereopalpus is a genus of antlike flower beetles (family Anthicidae) comprising approximately 11 described species. The genus was established by LaFerté-Sénectère in 1849, with Stereopalpus mellyi as the type species. Species in this genus are distributed across North America, with records from both the United States and Canada. Like other anthicids, members of this genus exhibit ant-mimetic morphology.
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.
Tanarthrus
Tanarthrus is a genus of antlike flower beetles in the family Anthicidae, established by LeConte in 1851. The genus comprises approximately 15 described species. Members of this genus exhibit the characteristic ant-mimicking morphology typical of Anthicidae, with an elongated, narrow body form and constricted waist. These beetles are generally small and inhabit diverse terrestrial environments. Specific ecological details for the genus remain poorly documented in published literature.
Tanarthrus andrewsi
antlike flower beetle
Tanarthrus andrewsi is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Chandler in 1984. The species is known from North America. Members of the genus Tanarthrus are characterized by their compact, ant-like body form, an adaptation common in this family of beetles.
Tanarthrus salicola
Tanarthrus salicola is a species of antlike flower beetle described by LeConte in 1875. It belongs to the family Anthicidae, a group of small beetles commonly known as antlike flower beetles due to their resemblance to ants. The species is known from North America, with records from Saskatchewan, Canada.
Vacusus
Vacusus is a genus of antlike flower beetles in the family Anthicidae, established by Casey in 1895. The genus comprises approximately six described species distributed across the Americas, including North America, the Caribbean, and Central America. Members of this genus exhibit the characteristic ant-mimicking morphology typical of Anthicidae, with elongated bodies and pronotal constrictions that create a superficial resemblance to ants. The genus has accumulated over 950 observations on iNaturalist, indicating moderate documentation of its species in the field.
Vacusus formicetorum
Saskatchewan Ant-like Flower Beetle
Vacusus formicetorum is a small beetle species in the family Anthicidae, commonly known as the Saskatchewan Ant-like Flower Beetle. It is one of the few documented species in the genus Vacusus. The species was described by Wasmann in 1894 and appears to have a restricted distribution in western Canada. Very little is known about its biology or ecology.
Vacusus nigritulus
Vacusus nigritulus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. It was described by LeConte in 1851. The species is found in North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada.
Vacusus vicinus
Common Anthicid
Vacusus vicinus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. It has a broad geographic distribution spanning the Caribbean, Central America, North America, Oceania, and South America. The species is commonly encountered, with over 600 observations documented on iNaturalist.