Eleodes wenzeli
Blaisdell, 1925
Eleodes wenzeli is a of () described by Blaisdell in 1925. It belongs to the large Eleodes, commonly known as clown or stink beetles due to their defensive -standing . The species is part of a taxonomically challenging complex within Eleodes that includes similar-looking species such as E. suturalis and E. hispilabris. Available occurrence records suggest limited documented observations, with 12 records in iNaturalist as of the data cutoff.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eleodes wenzeli: /ˈɛli.oʊˌdiːz ˈwɛn.zəˌli/
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Taxonomic Note
Eleodes wenzeli is part of a that includes E. suturalis and E. hispilabris, which are frequently confused due to similar size, coloration, and the presence of a reddish- sutural stripe on the in some individuals. The provided source material discusses E. suturalis and E. hispilabris extensively but does not specifically address E. wenzeli. -level identification in this group relies on subtle morphological characters including shape, elytral carination, and degree of flattening.
Data Limitations
Specific information regarding the , , distribution, and biology of E. wenzeli is not present in the provided source material. The sources discuss related Eleodes in the Great Plains region (Oklahoma, Kansas, South Dakota) but do not distinguish E. wenzeli from these . GBIF and NCBI confirm the 's accepted status, but iNaturalist records (12 observations) suggest it is rarely documented compared to more common species like E. suturalis.