Eleodes fusiformis
LeConte, 1858
desert stink beetle, clown beetle
Eleodes fusiformis is a of desert stink in the , described by LeConte in 1858. As a member of the Eleodes, it shares the characteristic defensive -standing common to clown beetles. The species is found in arid regions of western North America. Like other Eleodes species, it possesses chemical defense glands that produce noxious secretions when disturbed.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eleodes fusiformis: //ɛˈliːoʊdiːz fjuːsɪˈfɔːrmɪs//
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Distribution
Western North America; arid and semi-arid regions.