Notibius puncticollis
LeConte, 1851
Notibius puncticollis is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, first described by LeConte in 1851. The Notibius is placed in the tribe Epitragini within the Pimeliinae. The species epithet 'puncticollis' refers to punctate (dotted) sculpturing on the pronotum. This species is part of a genus with limited taxonomic study, and detailed biological information remains sparse.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Notibius puncticollis: /noʊˈtɪbi.əs pʌŋkˈtɪkɔlɪs/
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Identification
The specific epithet 'puncticollis' indicates punctate sculpturing on the pronotum, which presumably serves as a distinguishing character from . Without access to original description or revisionary work on the Notibius, specific diagnostic features cannot be confirmed.
Distribution
Recorded from North America; precise geographic range not well documented in available sources.