Eleodes gracilis distans
Blaisdell, 1909
Eleodes gracilis distans is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, described by Blaisdell in 1909. It belongs to the Eleodes, commonly known as clown beetles or stink beetles, which are characterized by their defensive posture of raising the when disturbed. This subspecies is part of a diverse group of ground-dwelling beetles found in arid and semi-arid regions of western North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eleodes gracilis distans: /ɛˈlɛ.oʊdiːz ˈɡræ.sɪ.lɪs ˈdɪstænz/
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Distribution
Mexico (MX)
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Grasshopper Collections and Survey
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