Eleodes patulicollis
Blaisdell, 1932
Eleodes patulicollis is a of in the , described by Blaisdell in 1932. It belongs to the large Eleodes, commonly known as clown or stink beetles, which are characterized by their defensive -stand posture when disturbed. The species is part of a taxonomically challenging group within Eleodes where morphological similarity among species requires careful examination of pronotal and elytral characters for accurate identification. Available occurrence records are sparse, with limited observational data documented in databases.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eleodes patulicollis: /ɛˈlɛoʊdiːz pætʊˈlɪkəlɪs/
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Distribution
Specific geographic range is not well-documented in available sources. The has been recorded in databases with very few observations, suggesting either restricted distribution, rarity, or undercollection. The Eleodes is broadly distributed across North America, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions.
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Taxonomic Note
Eleodes patulicollis was described by Frank H. Blaisdell in 1932. Blaisdell was a prolific who described numerous , particularly from western North America. The specific epithet 'patulicollis' refers to the pronotal shape (patulus = spread out, open; collis = neck, referring to the ).
Data Availability
This has minimal representation in citizen science platforms (4 observations in iNaturalist as of source date) and appears to be infrequently encountered or reported, which may reflect genuine rarity, cryptic habits, or identification challenges rather than absence from suitable .