Androchirus

LeConte, 1862

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Androchirus is a of darkling beetles in the Tenebrionidae. in this genus are found in western North America, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. The genus was established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1862. Based on iNaturalist observations, the genus is moderately well-documented with over 500 records.

Androchirus femoralis by (c) Annika Lindqvist, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Annika Lindqvist. Used under a CC-BY license.Androchirus femoralis by (c) Annika Lindqvist, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Annika Lindqvist. Used under a CC-BY license.Androchirus femoralis by (c) Annika Lindqvist, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Annika Lindqvist. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Androchirus: /ˌæn.drəˈkaɪ.rəs/

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Habitat

Arid and semi-arid regions of western North America, including desert and dry grassland environments.

Distribution

Western North America.

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Taxonomic Notes

Authority sometimes cited as 1866 (NCBI) or 1862 (GBIF); LeConte published extensively on North American Coleoptera in the 1860s.

Observation Data

iNaturalist records indicate this is actively observed and photographed, suggesting activity or at least surface-dwelling habits in suitable .

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