Neomida

Latreille, 1829

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Neomida is a of darkling beetles ( Tenebrionidae) containing approximately 18 described . The genus was established by Latreille in 1829. At least one species, Neomida bicornis, has been documented in residential areas in the central United States, where are attracted to artificial light sources at night.

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How to pronounce Neomida: //niːˈɒmɪdə//

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Distribution

Distribution records indicate presence in Colombia (CO), Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), Vermont (USA), and other parts of the United States. The appears to have a transatlantic distribution spanning both the Nearctic and Palearctic regions.

Behavior

of at least one (Neomida bicornis) have been observed to be attracted to artificial light sources at night.

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