Pentaphyllus californicus
Horn, 1870
Pentaphyllus californicus is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, described by Horn in 1870. It belongs to the Pentaphyllinae, a group characterized by distinctive morphological features. The species is to California, reflecting the biogeographic pattern common to many members of this . As with other tenebrionid beetles, it is likely associated with decaying organic matter and forest floor , though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pentaphyllus californicus: /pɛnˈtæfɪləs ˌkælɪˈfɔːrnɪkəs/
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Distribution
California, United States.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Encyrtid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- California Has No State Bee--Yet! | Bug Squad
- Bohart Museum: Learn about California's State Insect on UC Davis Picnic Day | Bug Squad
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
- Sex Attraction Pheromone Improves Detection of a Threatened Beetle