Capnochroa fuliginosa
(Melsheimer, 1846)
Comb-clawed Beetle
Capnochroa fuliginosa is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, commonly known as the Comb-clawed Beetle. It is native to eastern North America and has been recorded across multiple Canadian provinces. The species belongs to a characterized by distinctive tarsal claws.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Capnochroa fuliginosa: /kæpˈnoʊ.kroʊ əˌfjuː.lə.dʒɪˈnoʊ.sə/
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Identification
The specific epithet "fuliginosa" refers to sooty or smoky coloration, suggesting dark coloration typical of many Tenebrionidae. As a member of the Capnochroa, it possesses the comb-like tarsal claws that give the "Comb-clawed Beetle" to in this group.
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Distribution
Eastern North America, specifically recorded from Canadian provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Québec.