Microschatia sulcipennis
LeConte, 1858
A darkling beetle ( Tenebrionidae) described by LeConte in 1858. Little published information exists on its natural history, though the Microschatia is associated with arid and semi-arid regions of western North America. The epithet "sulcipennis" refers to grooved or furrowed wing covers (), a common diagnostic feature in tenebrionid .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Microschatia sulcipennis: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈskæt.i.ə ˌsʌl.sɪˈpen.ɪs/
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Distribution
Western North America; specific range boundaries poorly documented in available sources.