Pseudocistela opaca

(LeConte, 1859)

A small darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, first described by LeConte in 1859. The name 'opaca' refers to its dull, non-reflective appearance. Like other members of this family, it is likely adapted to arid or semi-arid environments where tenebrionid beetles are commonly found. The Pseudocistela contains relatively obscure species with limited published natural history information.

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

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pseudocistela opaca: /ˌpsjuːdoʊˈsɪstələ oʊˈpɑːkə/

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