Eleodes nigropilosa

(LeConte, 1851)

desert stink beetle

Eleodes nigropilosa is a of desert stink in the . It occurs in California and Baja California. The species is characterized by its hairy body, which distinguishes it from many and creates similarity to Eleodes osculans and Eleodes littoralis. Like other Eleodes species, it exhibits defensive -standing when disturbed.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eleodes nigropilosa: //ɛl.iˈoʊ.diːz ˌnɪɡ.roʊ.pəˈloʊ.sə//

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Identification

Eleodes nigropilosa can be distinguished from similar by its hairy (pilose) body covering. It closely resembles Eleodes osculans and Eleodes littoralis in this pilose condition, which may require careful examination to separate. The specific diagnostic characters separating these three hairy species are not detailed in available sources.

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Distribution

California, United States; Baja California, Mexico.

Behavior

Exhibits defensive -standing typical of the Eleodes, where the raises its and supports itself on its head when threatened. This posture may accompany release of defensive secretions from abdominal glands.

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Taxonomic authority

Described by LeConte in 1851.

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