Melsheimer-1845
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Fornax bicolor
Fornax bicolor is a species of false click beetle in the family Eucnemidae, first described by Melsheimer in 1845. The species epithet 'bicolor' suggests a two-toned coloration pattern. As a member of the Eucnemidae, it belongs to a family of beetles commonly known as false click beetles, which are characterized by their inability to produce the clicking sound that true click beetles (Elateridae) use for righting themselves. The genus Fornax contains species that are typically associated with decaying wood and forest habitats.
Stilbus apicalis
Apical Shining Flower Beetle
Stilbus apicalis is a species of shining flower beetle in the family Phalacridae. The species was originally described by Melsheimer in 1845 under the name Phalacrus apicalis, and is now accepted as a member of the genus Stilbus. Commonly known as the Apical Shining Flower Beetle, it has been documented in the northeastern United States, particularly Vermont. The genus Stilbus comprises small, often metallic beetles associated with flowers and decaying plant material.