Gnatocerus guatemalensis
(Champion, 1886)
Gnatocerus guatemalensis is a of in the . The Gnatocerus is known for species with enlarged in males, which function as weapons in male-male combat for mating opportunities. This species is to Mexico and belongs to a genus closely related to the well-studied Tribolium.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gnatocerus guatemalensis: /næˈtɒsərəs ɡwɑtɨˌmeɪˈlɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Mexico
Similar Taxa
- Gnatocerus cornutusCongeneric with similar male weaponry and combat , studied for morphological trait correlations between weapon size and size
- Tribolium castaneumRelated in the same , commonly known as , with which Gnatocerus shares ecological similarities as stored product pest