Adelonia sulcatula
(Champion, 1885)
Adelonia sulcatula is a small darkling beetle ( Tenebrionidae) described by Champion in 1885. The is known from limited specimens and observations in coastal northern South America and Mexico. It belongs to a of beetles adapted to arid and semi-arid environments. Available records suggest it is rarely encountered and poorly studied.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Adelonia sulcatula: //ˌædəˈloʊniə sʌlˈkætʃulə//
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Distribution
Recorded from Colombia (Bolívar Department, including Cartagena) and Mexico (MX). The disjunct distribution pattern suggests either incomplete sampling or possible misidentification requiring verification.