Zilora

Mulsant, 1856

false darkling beetles

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Zilora is a of false darkling beetles in the Melandryidae, established by Mulsant in 1856. The genus contains seven described distributed across northern regions including North America and Europe. Species in this genus are classified within the tribe Zilorini.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Zilora: /zɪˈlɔːrə/

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Distribution

Records indicate presence in Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE) based on GBIF data. North American include Zilora canadensis, Zilora hispida, Zilora nuda, and Zilora occidentalis.

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Species Count

Seven described are currently recognized in this : Zilora canadensis, Zilora elongata, Zilora ferruginea, Zilora hispida, Zilora nuda, Zilora obscura, and Zilora occidentalis.

Data Sources

Taxonomic records verified through ITIS, Catalogue of Life, GBIF, and BugGuide.net.

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