Ulus hirsutus
Champion, 1885
Ulus hirsutus is a of ( ) described by Champion in 1885. The species epithet 'hirsutus' refers to its hairy appearance. It belongs to the Ulus, which is part of the diverse Tenebrionidae family, one of the largest families of . Records indicate presence in Colombia (Bolívar Department, specifically Cartagena), Mexico, and Hawaii, USA, though the Hawaiian occurrence may represent an introduction.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ulus hirsutus: /ˈuː.lʊs hɪrˈsuː.tʊs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Colombia (Bolívar Department: Cartagena), Mexico, and Hawaii, USA. The Hawaiian may represent an rather than occurrence.
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Taxonomic Note
The Ulus is placed in (), a large and diverse family of primarily characterized by their hardened () and typically habits. The specific epithet 'hirsutus' (Latin for 'hairy') likely refers to a distinguishing or hairy compared to .
Data Limitations
Detailed biological information for Ulus hirsutus appears sparse in the accessible literature. The is not prominently featured in major entomological databases beyond basic taxonomic records and limited distribution data from GBIF and iNaturalist (5 observations).