Hymenorus niger

(Melsheimer, 1846)

Hymenorus niger is a of comb-clawed beetle in the Tenebrionidae. Formerly classified in the separate family Alleculidae, this species was reassigned to Tenebrionidae as part of the Alleculinae. The Hymenorus is characterized by elongated bodies and with bead-like segments. 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 segments, requiring close examination for species-level identification.
  • Ground beetles (Carabidae)Hymenorus niger and other Alleculinae may be confused with ground beetles due to similar dark coloration and ground-dwelling habits, but can be distinguished by their bead-like segments (versus longer, more filamentous antennae in Carabidae) and concealed (versus exposed mandibles in Carabidae).

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