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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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Bembicid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Ixodes angustus hyperparasitism - Entomology Today
- Spooky eyes on the Stygian rainforest floor: Headlight beetles, fire beetles, Pyrophorus spp. — Bug of the Week
- Super Crop Challenge #15 | Beetles In The Bush
- Tick Bites Tick: A Rare Case of Hard-Tick Hyperparasitism
- Amazing Insects Archives - Page 14 of 39 - Entomology Today