Biology:Distocupes
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Short description: Genus of beetles
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| Genus: | Distocupes Neboiss, 1984
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| Species: | D. varians
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| Distocupes varians (Lea 1902) Neboiss 1984
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Distocupes is a monotypic genus of beetles in the family Cupedidae, the reticulated beetles. It contains the single species Distocupes varians.[1] It is endemic to eastern Australia , including Tasmania. It is about 12 millimeters long and dark brown to black in color with a coat of lighter scales. Little is known about its biology.[2]
References
- ↑ Arnett, R.H. Jr., ed (2000). "Archostemata, Myxophaga, Adephaga, Polyphaga: Staphyliniformia". American Beetles. I. CRC Press LLC. p. 20. ISBN 978-0-8493-1925-9.
- ↑ Hörnschemeyer, T. 2010. Distocupes varians (Lea 1902) Neboiss 1984. Version 07 December 2010. The Tree of Life Web Project.
External links
- "Distocupes Neboiss, 1984". Atlas of Living Australia. https://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:biodiversity.org.au:afd.taxon:568a5cf6-fab6-447f-9263-02cb6e000303.
Wikidata ☰ Q5283018 entry
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