Ammodonus granosus

Fall, 1912

Ammodonus granosus is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, described by Fall in 1912. The Ammodonus contains few species and is characterized by body sculpturing. Records indicate this species occurs in Mexico. Like other tenebrionids, it likely inhabits arid or semi-arid environments, though specific ecological data remain limited.

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How to pronounce Ammodonus granosus: //ˌæməˈdoʊnəs ɡrəˈnoʊsəs//

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Mexico

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Taxonomic note

Ammodonus is a small within Tenebrionidae. The specific epithet 'granosus' refers to the surface texture characteristic of this .

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