Ephalus

LeConte, 1862

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Ephalus is a of darkling beetles ( Tenebrionidae) established by LeConte in 1862. These beetles are part of the speciose and ecologically diverse Tenebrionidae, a family characterized by adaptations to arid and semi-arid environments. The genus is distinguished by features of the mouthparts and body form typical of certain tenebrionid lineages. Observations of Ephalus are relatively sparse, with limited documented occurrences.

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How to pronounce Ephalus: //ˈɛfələs//

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