Eleodes rileyi reducta
Blaisdell, 1925
Eleodes rileyi reducta is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae. Like other members of the Eleodes, it exhibits the defensive " stand" characteristic of clown beetles. The E. rileyi and its subspecies are part of the diverse Eleodes fauna of western North America, though specific information distinguishing E. rileyi reducta from the nominate subspecies is limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eleodes rileyi reducta: //ɛˈliː.əˌdiːz ˈraɪ.laɪ.aɪ riˈdʌk.tə//
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Behavior
Performs the defensive " stand" posture typical of the Eleodes, in which the raises its and supports itself on its head and prothorax when disturbed.