Platydema mexicana

Champion, 1886

Platydema mexicana is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, first described by Champion in 1886. As a member of this large family, it belongs to a group of beetles characterized by hardened forewings and typically habits. The species is known from Mexico, though specific details about its and remain limited in available literature.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Platydema mexicana: /ˌplætɪˈdiːmə ˌmɛksɪˈkɑːnə/

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Distribution

Mexico

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