Tyrtaeus dobsoni
Hinton, 1947
Tyrtaeus dobsoni is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, described by Hinton in 1947. The Tyrtaeus is a small group within this large family. Like other tenebrionids, it is likely adapted to arid or semi-arid environments. The species is poorly documented in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tyrtaeus dobsoni: //tɪrˈtiːəs ˈdɒbsəni//
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Taxonomic note
The Tyrtaeus was established by Gebien in 1920. Tyrtaeus dobsoni was described by Hinton in 1947 based on specimens from an unspecified locality. The has received little subsequent taxonomic attention.