New Information about Anthocomus equestris (Fabricius, 1781) (Coleoptera: Melyridae), a Soft-Winged Flower Beetle Commonly Found in Homes

Michael J. Skvarla

doi:10.4289/0013-8797.121.4.693

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Michael J. Skvarla¹

¹Department of Entomology, Penn State University, University Park, PA, 16802, U.S.A. (e-mail: mxs1578@psu.edu)

Abstract

Anthocomus equestris (Fabricius, 1781) (Coleoptera: Melyridae) is a species of non-native soft-winged flower beetle that can be commonly found in homes in eastern North America. Herein, I use information from museum specimens and citizen science websites to track the historic range expansion of A. equestris from New Jersey through eastern North America and the Midwest, where it has not been previously recorded in the literature. Additionally, I discuss the apparent shift of adult beetles from indoors to outdoors.

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Michael J. Skvarla "New Information about Anthocomus equestris (Fabricius, 1781) (Coleoptera: Melyridae), a Soft-Winged Flower Beetle Commonly Found in Homes," Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington 121(4), 693-699, (23 November 2019). https://doi.org/10.4289/0013-8797.121.4.693

Published: 23 November 2019

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