Plate-thigh-beetle
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Eucinetus haemorrhoidalis
Blood-tipped Eucinetus
Eucinetus haemorrhoidalis is a species of plate-thigh beetle in the family Eucinetidae. It has a Holarctic distribution, occurring across northern regions of both the Old and New Worlds. North American populations were previously recognized as a separate species, Eucinetus terminalis, but are now synonymized under this name. The species belongs to a small family of beetles characterized by their distinctive plate-like hind femora.
Euscaphurus saltator
plate-thigh beetle
Euscaphurus saltator is a species of plate-thigh beetle in the family Eucinetidae. It was described by Casey in 1885 and is found in North America. The family Eucinetidae comprises small beetles characterized by their enlarged hind femora. Limited information is available regarding the specific biology and ecology of this particular species.
Nycteus oviformis
plate-thigh beetle
Nycteus oviformis is a species of plate-thigh beetle in the family Eucinetidae. It occurs in North America, with records from Canada including Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Québec. The species is characterized by an egg-shaped (oviform) body, reflecting its species epithet. As a member of Eucinetidae, it belongs to a small family of beetles with distinctive plate-like hind femora.
Nycteus punctulatus
Punctured Plate-thigh Beetle
Nycteus punctulatus is a species of plate-thigh beetle in the family Eucinetidae, a small family of beetles characterized by their unique plate-like hind femora. The species occurs in North America, with documented records across western and central Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. It is one of the few species in the genus Nycteus, which belongs to a group of beetles with poorly understood biology.