Blapstinus fortis

LeConte, 1878

Blapstinus fortis is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1878. The Blapstinus contains numerous small to medium-sized darkling beetles distributed primarily in North America, with many species associated with arid and semi-arid . This species is part of a diverse of tenebrionids inhabiting western North American deserts and grasslands.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Blapstinus fortis: //blæpˈstaɪnəs ˈfɔːrtɪs//

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Distribution

Recorded from Mexico (MX) based on GBIF distribution data. The Blapstinus is broadly distributed across North America, particularly in western regions.

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