Mecysmus angustus

(LeConte, 1851)

Mecysmus angustus is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, described by LeConte in 1851. The Mecysmus belongs to a diverse family of beetles commonly known as darkling beetles, which are primarily and are found in arid and semi-arid environments. The specific epithet "angustus" (Latin for "narrow") likely refers to a morphological feature of this species.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Mecysmus angustus: /mɛˈsɪsməs æŋˈɡʌstəs/

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