''Conotelus'' is a genus of
sap-feeding beetle
The sap beetles, also known as Nitidulidae, are a family of beetles.
They are small (2–6 mm) ovoid, usually dull-coloured beetles, with knobbed antennae. Some have red or yellow spots or bands. They feed mainly on decaying vegetable matt ...
s in the family
Nitidulidae
The sap beetles, also known as Nitidulidae, are a family (biology), family of beetles.
They are small (2–6 mm) ovoid, usually dull-coloured beetles, with knobbed antenna (biology), antennae. Some have red or yellow spots or bands. They fe ...
. There are at least four described species in ''Conotelus''.
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Species
These four species belong to the genus ''Conotelus''.
* ''
Conotelus fuscipennis''
Erichson, 1843
* ''
Conotelus mexicanus''
Murray, 1864
* ''
Conotelus obscurus''
Erichson, 1843 (obscure sap beetle)
* ''
Conotelus stenoides''
Murray, 1864
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Nitidulidae
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