Isomira

Mulsant, 1856

comb-clawed beetles

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Isomira is a of comb-clawed beetles in the Tenebrionidae, Alleculinae. The genus was established by Mulsant in 1856 and includes both extant and fossil . Fossil evidence from Baltic amber indicates the genus has existed since at least the Eocene epoch. Species within Isomira are distributed across Europe and North America.

Isomira by (c) skitterbug, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by skitterbug. Used under a CC-BY license.Isomira variabilis by (c) Trevor Van Loon, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Trevor Van Loon. Used under a CC-BY license.Isomira variabilis by (c) Trevor Van Loon, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Trevor Van Loon. Used under a CC-BY license.

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How to pronounce Isomira: /ˌaɪ.soʊˈmaɪ.rə/

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Distribution

Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and other regions based on records) and North America (Vermont, United States). Fossil species known from Baltic amber deposits of Eocene age.

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