Eleodes carbonaria obsoleta
(Say, 1824)
Eleodes carbonaria obsoleta is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae. Like other members of the Eleodes, it is known for its defensive -standing when disturbed, a trait that has earned these beetles the 'clown beetles.' The genus name derives from Greek and means 'olive-like,' referencing the general body form of many Eleodes . This subspecies occurs in the western and central United States and Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eleodes carbonaria obsoleta: //ɛˈleɪədiːz ˌkɑːrbəˈnɛəriə ˌɒbsəˈliːtə//
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Distribution
Mexico (MX); distribution records from GBIF indicate occurrence in Mexico. The Eleodes carbonaria and its are generally associated with western and central North American arid and semi-arid regions.
Behavior
When disturbed, members of the Eleodes perform a characteristic -standing defensive posture, elevating the and to release defensive secretions. This is the source of the 'clown beetles' for the genus.