Eleodes novoverrucula
Boddy, 1957
Eleodes novoverrucula is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, first described by Boddy in 1957. The Eleodes, commonly known as clown beetles or stink beetles, is characterized by defensive including the distinctive " stand" posture when disturbed. This species belongs to a large genus of primarily North American desert and prairie beetles. Specific morphological and behavioral details for E. novoverrucula remain poorly documented in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eleodes novoverrucula: //ɛˈliː.oʊˌdeɪz noʊvoʊvɛˈruːk.jʊ.lə//
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Distribution
Recorded from Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. The appears to have a restricted distribution limited to western Canadian provinces.
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Taxonomic Note
Eleodes novoverrucula was described by Boddy in 1957. The specific epithet suggests possible morphological similarity or relationship to E. verrucula, though this requires verification from original description.
Data Limitations
Available sources provide only basic taxonomic and distribution data. Detailed -level information on , , and appears absent from readily accessible literature. The iNaturalist observation count of 155 suggests the species is documented but not extensively studied.