Elonus chisosensis

Werner, 1993

Elonus chisosensis is a of ant-like leaf beetle in the Aderidae, described by Werner in 1993. It is known from a single iNaturalist observation and limited distributional records in North America. As a member of Aderidae, it likely exhibits the family-characteristic -mimicking and small body size, though species-specific remains undocumented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Elonus chisosensis: /ɛˈloʊnəs ˌkaɪsoʊˈsɛnsɪs/

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Distribution

North America. Specific locality data are sparse; the name references the Chisos Mountains in Texas, suggesting a possible association with that region.

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