Eleodes nunenmacheri

Blaisdell, 1918

Eleodes nunenmacheri is a of in the . It belongs to the Eleodes, commonly known as clown or stink beetles, which are characterized by their defensive -stand posture. The species was described by Blaisdell in 1918. Very little specific information is available for this particular species compared to more frequently encountered Eleodes species.

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How to pronounce Eleodes nunenmacheri: /ˈɛl.i.oʊd.iːz nu.nənˈmæk.ə.riː/

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Taxonomic Note

Eleodes nunenmacheri is a valid in the Eleodes, . The genus Eleodes contains numerous species, many of which are difficult to distinguish without careful examination of morphological characters. Species in this genus are often referred to as 'clown ' due to their habit of standing on their when disturbed, or 'stink beetles' due to defensive secretions they can emit from abdominal glands.

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