Hymenorus niger
(Melsheimer, 1846)
Hymenorus niger is a of in the . Formerly classified in the separate family , this species was reassigned to Tenebrionidae as part of the Alleculinae. The Hymenorus is characterized by elongated bodies and with bead-like . Hymenorus niger has been recorded in several Canadian provinces including Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hymenorus niger: /hɪˈmɛnərəs ˈnaɪdʒər/
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Distribution
Recorded from five Canadian provinces: Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island.
Similar Taxa
- HymenorusOther in the Hymenorus share the elongated body form and bead-like , requiring close examination for species-level identification.
- Ground beetles (Carabidae)Hymenorus niger and other Alleculinae may be confused with due to similar dark coloration and ground-dwelling habits, but can be distinguished by their bead-like (versus longer, more filamentous antennae in ) and concealed (versus exposed mandibles in Carabidae).
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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