Paratenetus fuscus
LeConte, 1850
Brownish Darkling Beetle
Paratenetus fuscus is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae. The species was described by LeConte in 1850. Records indicate a distribution across multiple Canadian provinces from British Columbia to Ontario, including northern territories. As a member of the Tenebrionidae family, it shares the general characteristics of darkling beetles, including a hardened and typically cryptic coloration.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paratenetus fuscus: /ˌpærəˈtiːnɪtəs ˈfʊskəs/
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Distribution
Documented from six Canadian provinces and territories: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, and Ontario.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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