Eleodes wheeleri

Aalbu, Smith & Triplehorn, 2012

desert stink beetle

Eleodes wheeleri is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, commonly referred to as a desert stink beetle. It belongs to the large Eleodes, whose members are known for their defensive -stand posture. The species was described in 2012 and is part of a diverse group of beetles adapted to arid environments.

Eleodes wheeleri by (c) Carlos A. Armenta, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Carlos A. Armenta. Used under a CC-BY license.Eleodes wheeleri by (c) Carlos A. Armenta, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Carlos A. Armenta. Used under a CC-BY license.Eleodes larvae (wheeleri armatus caudiferus tribulus) by Aaron D. Smith, Rebecca Dornburg, and Quentin D. Wheeler. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

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How to pronounce Eleodes wheeleri: //ɛl.iˈoʊ.diːz ˈʍiː.lər.aɪ//

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