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Acanthinus clavicornis
antlike flower beetle
Acanthinus clavicornis is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Champion in 1890. The species is characterized by its small size and ant-like appearance, a common trait among anthicid beetles. It occurs in Central America and North America, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Acanthinus dromedarius
Acanthinus dromedarius is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by LaFerté-Sénectère in 1849. The species exhibits a broad distribution spanning Central America, North America, and South America. Records indicate presence in regions including Colombia and Middle America.
Acanthinus exilis
antlike flower beetle
Acanthinus exilis is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by LaFerté-Sénectère in 1849. It is found in North America. The species belongs to a genus of small beetles commonly known as antlike flower beetles due to their resemblance to ants.
Acanthinus myrmecops
Acanthinus myrmecops is an antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Casey in 1895. The species is native to North America. Members of this genus exhibit morphological adaptations resembling ants, a common trait among anthicid beetles. The specific epithet 'myrmecops' reflects this ant-like appearance.
Acanthinus scitulus
antlike flower beetle
Acanthinus scitulus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, characterized by its small, elongated body form that mimics ants. The species has been documented across a broad geographic range spanning the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. First described by LeConte in 1852, it belongs to a genus known for its ant-mimicking morphology and flower beetle habits.
Acanthinus spinicollis
Acanthinus spinicollis is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. It has been recorded across a broad geographic range spanning the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. The species was described by LaFerté-Sénectère in 1849. Like other members of Anthicidae, it exhibits a compact body form and ant-like appearance.
Amblyderus granularis
Amblyderus granularis is a small antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, characterized by its compact body form and granular surface texture. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1850 and is known from eastern North America. Like other members of Anthicidae, it exhibits morphological convergence with ants, including an elongated pronotum and constricted body segments.
Amblyderus parviceps
Amblyderus parviceps is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Casey in 1895. It is distributed across Central America and North America. The species belongs to a family commonly known as antlike flower beetles due to their resemblance to ants in form and behavior. Like other members of Anthicidae, it is likely associated with flowers and vegetation, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Anthicus biguttulus
antlike flower beetle
Anthicus biguttulus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1851. The species is found in North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada. As with other members of Anthicidae, it exhibits a superficial resemblance to ants in its body form and movement.
Anthicus dilaticollis
Anthicus dilaticollis is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by Champion in 1890. The species is characterized by its broadened pronotum, as indicated by its specific epithet 'dilaticollis' (from Latin 'dilatus' meaning broadened and 'collis' meaning neck, referring to the pronotum). It occurs in Central America and North America, though detailed natural history information remains limited.
Anthicus ephippium
antlike flower beetle
Anthicus ephippium is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. It is distributed across Central America, North America, and Oceania, with records from Canada (Alberta and British Columbia) confirming its presence in northern temperate regions. The species belongs to a family of small beetles commonly associated with flowers and vegetation.
Anthicus flavicans
Golden Antlike Flower Beetle
Anthicus flavicans is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. It is found in North America, with records from multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. The species is known by the common name Golden Antlike Flower Beetle. As a member of Anthicidae, it exhibits the characteristic ant-mimicking morphology typical of this family.
Anthicus haldemani
Haldeman's antlike flower beetle
Anthicus haldemani is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by LeConte in 1852. It is native to North America and has been recorded from eastern Canada including New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia. As with other members of the genus Anthicus, it exhibits ant-mimicking morphology and behavior. The species is named in honor of American entomologist Samuel Stehman Haldeman.
Anthicus ictericus
Anthicus ictericus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. It was described by LaFerté-Sénectère in 1849. The species is known from North America. Members of this family are commonly called antlike flower beetles due to their resemblance to ants.
Anthicus lecontei
Leconte's Antlike Flower Beetle
Anthicus lecontei is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. The species is found in Central America and North America, with distribution records from Alberta, Canada to Middle America. As an anthicid beetle, it exhibits the characteristic ant-like appearance common to this family. Published observations of this species remain limited.
Anthicus lutulentus
antlike flower beetle
Anthicus lutulentus is a species of antlike flower beetle described by Casey in 1895. The species belongs to the family Anthicidae, a group of small beetles that often mimic ants in appearance and behavior. It has been recorded across North America and Central America, with observations spanning from Canada (Alberta) through the United States to Middle America. The species is one of approximately 28 documented observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is not frequently encountered by naturalists.
Anthicus maritimus
antlike flower beetle
Anthicus maritimus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by LeConte in 1851. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. Like other members of the genus Anthicus, it exhibits the characteristic ant-like appearance that gives the group its common name. The specific epithet 'maritimus' suggests an association with coastal or maritime environments, though the precise habitat preferences remain poorly documented.
Anthicus nanus
Anthicus nanus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1851. The species exhibits the characteristic compact body form and ant-mimicking appearance typical of the genus Anthicus. It occurs across a broad geographic range spanning temperate and subtropical regions of North America and Central America.
Cyclodinus californicus
Cyclodinus californicus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by LaFerté-Sénectère in 1849. Despite its specific epithet suggesting a California origin, the species has a broader distribution across the Caribbean, Central America, and North America. The genus Cyclodinus belongs to a family of small beetles commonly known as antlike flower beetles due to their resemblance to ants. Information on the biology and ecology of this particular species remains limited.
Duboisius arizonensis
Duboisius arizonensis is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. The species is found in Central America and North America. As a member of the Anthicidae family, it exhibits the characteristic ant-like appearance typical of this group of beetles, with an elongated body form and narrow pronotum that creates a constriction resembling an ant's petiole.
Euvacusus
Euvacusus is a genus of antlike flower beetles in the family Anthicidae. It was established by Casey in 1904. The genus contains a single described species, Euvacusus coloradanus. Members of this genus are small beetles with an ant-like appearance, a characteristic feature of the Anthicidae family.
Formicilla munda
antlike flower beetle
Formicilla munda is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by LeConte in 1852. The species occurs in both Central America and North America. Like other members of Anthicidae, it exhibits morphological adaptations resembling ants, a form of protective mimicry. The family is commonly known as antlike flower beetles due to this characteristic appearance.
Ischyropalpus cochisei
antlike flower beetle
Ischyropalpus cochisei is a small antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, measuring 2.5–3.2 mm. The species was described by Werner in 1973 and is named for its type locality at Cochise Stronghold in Arizona. It occurs across western North America from southwestern Canada through the western United States to Mexico.
Ischyropalpus occidentalis
antlike flower beetle
Ischyropalpus occidentalis is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. The species measures 2.4–2.8 mm in length. It occurs from Central America northward through Mexico to the southwestern United States. Like other members of Anthicidae, it exhibits an ant-mimicking appearance and behavior.
Leptanthicus
Leptanthicus is a monotypic genus of antlike flower beetles in the family Anthicidae, containing a single described species, L. staphyliniformis. The genus was established by Werner in 1958. Members of this genus exhibit the characteristic ant-like morphology common to Anthicidae, including an elongated body and pronotal constriction that creates a narrow 'waist.'
Macratria brunnea
antlike flower beetle
Macratria brunnea is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. It is found in Central America and North America. The species was described by Casey in 1895.
Macratria confusa
antlike flower beetle
Macratria confusa is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by LeConte in 1855. It is found in North America, with recorded observations in Ontario and Québec, Canada. The genus Macratria belongs to the subfamily Macratriinae, a group of small beetles characterized by their ant-like appearance.
Macratria murina
Macratria murina is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by Fabricius in 1801. The species is found in North America. As a member of Anthicidae, it belongs to a family of small beetles commonly known for their ant-like appearance and flower-visiting habits. The genus Macratria contains multiple species distributed primarily in North America.
Malporus cinctus
antlike flower beetle
Malporus cinctus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1824. The species is found in North America, with records from Canadian provinces including Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. Antlike flower beetles in this family are generally small, elongated beetles that often exhibit ant-mimicking morphology and behavior. Very little specific biological information is documented for this particular species.
Malporus formicarius
Malporus formicarius is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada including Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. The species is characterized by its ant-like morphology, a trait common among anthicid beetles. It is not a significant agricultural pest and should not be confused with Cylas formicarius, the sweetpotato weevil.
Notoxus anchora
Grappling Antlike Flower Beetle
Notoxus anchora is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, commonly known as the Grappling Antlike Flower Beetle. The species is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick) and the United States. 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.