Lobopoda monticola

Campbell, 1966

Lobopoda monticola is a darkling beetle described by Campbell in 1966. It belongs to the Lobopoda, a group of tenebrionid beetles found in western North America. The specific epithet 'monticola' suggests an association with mountain . As with many members of the Tenebrionidae, this species is likely adapted to arid or semi-arid environments.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lobopoda monticola: /loʊˈbɒpədə ˌmɒnˈtɪkələ/

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Distribution

Western North America. The specific epithet 'monticola' (mountain-dwelling) indicates a montane distribution pattern.

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