Neomida ferruginea
(LeConte, 1866)
Neomida ferruginea is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, first described by LeConte in 1866. The species is known from Mexico based on distribution records. As a member of Tenebrionidae, it shares family characteristics including a hardened and typically habits, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neomida ferruginea: /niˈoʊmɪdə ˌfɛrʊˈdʒiːniə/
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Distribution
Mexico. GBIF distribution records indicate occurrence in this country, though specific localities are not detailed in available sources.
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Taxonomic note
The Neomida belongs to the diverse Tenebrionidae (darkling beetles), one of the largest families of beetles. The specific epithet 'ferruginea' refers to a rusty or iron-rust coloration, though whether this accurately describes the ' coloration has not been verified in the provided sources.
Data limitations
This appears to be rarely encountered or underreported, with only 5 observations recorded on iNaturalist and minimal published biological information. The sparse data may reflect genuine rarity, restricted distribution, or simply lack of targeted survey effort.