Chromatia amoena

(Say, 1824)

Charming Red-and-Black Teneb

Chromatia amoena is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, known from eastern North America. The species has been recorded from Ontario and Québec in Canada. It is one of approximately 155 documented observations on iNaturalist, where it is known by the "Charming Red-and-Black Teneb." The specific epithet "amoena" (Latin for "charming" or "pleasant") likely refers to its coloration.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chromatia amoena: /krɔːˈmeɪʃiə əˈmiːnə/

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Distribution

Recorded from Ontario and Québec, Canada.

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