Isomira variabilis
(Horn, 1875)
Isomira variabilis is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, first described by Horn in 1875. Like other members of this large family, it is likely associated with decaying plant matter and soil . The Isomira contains small to medium-sized beetles found primarily in North America. Specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Isomira variabilis: /ˌɪsəˈmaɪrə ˌværiˈæbɪlɪs/
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Taxonomic Note
The Isomira belongs to the Tenebrionidae, one of the largest families of beetles with over 20,000 described worldwide. Members of this family are commonly known as darkling beetles or tenebrionids. The specific epithet 'variabilis' suggests morphological variation was noted in the original description.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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