An Asian darkling beetle, <I>Ceropria induta</I> (Wiedemann), established in Florida (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)

Abstract

Specimen records for an adventive darkling beetle, Ceropria induta (Wiedemann) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae; Diaperinae) show that this Asian insect has become established in southern Florida, USA. Illustrations and a diagnosis of the beetle are provided, with notes on habitats and possible polyporaceous hosts, and the genus is incorporated into a key to the related North American taxa.