Phaleromela picta
(Mannerheim, 1843)
Phaleromela picta is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, first described by Mannerheim in 1843. The species is recorded from Alaska, with distribution records indicating a northern range. As a member of Tenebrionidae, it belongs to a diverse family of beetles commonly associated with arid and semi-arid environments, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phaleromela picta: //ˌfælɛroʊˈmiːlə ˈpɪktə//
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Distribution
Recorded from Alaska, United States (ISO 3166-2:US-AK).