Tetratomidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Coleoptera, class Insecta. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
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Eustrophopsis bicolor (Fabricius, 1798)
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Penthe obliquata (Fabricius, 1801)
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Tetratomidae animals belong to the Coleoptera order in the Animalia kingdom. This trait sets it apart from Penthe obliqiuata, the only other Penthe species found in North America, which has a distinct bright-orange scutellum. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Tetratomidae is classified in the order Coleoptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. Adults measure between 11 and 14 mm in length, and have a dark, rounded body with a distinct orange scutellum.
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