Vacusus vicinus

(Vacusus vicinus)

Description

Vacusus vicinus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. It is found in the Caribbean, Central America, North America, Oceania, and South America.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Coleoptera

Family:Anthicidae

Genus:Vacusus

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