Eleodes spiculifera
Triplehorn, 2007
Eleodes spiculifera is a of clown beetle ( Tenebrionidae) described by Triplehorn in 2007. It belongs to a renowned for defensive -standing when disturbed. The species is part of the diverse Eleodes fauna of western North America, a region where these beetles are conspicuous components of arid and semi-arid .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eleodes spiculifera: /ɛˈle.o.dɛs spɪˈkuː.lɪ.fɛ.ra/
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Behavior
Members of the Eleodes, including this , perform a distinctive defensive known as the " stand" — when disturbed, the raises its hind end and supports itself on its head and prothorax, presenting an unpalatable chemical defense to potential .
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Taxonomic note
Eleodes spiculifera was described by Triplehorn in 2007, making it a relatively recently described within a large and taxonomically complex . The genus Eleodes contains over 200 species and is in need of revision in many groups.