Pelecyphorus anastomosis
(Say, 1824)
Pelecyphorus anastomosis is a darkling beetle ( Tenebrionidae) described by Thomas Say in 1824. The Pelecyphorus belongs to the tribe Asidini, a group of robust, often flightless beetles adapted to arid environments. Records indicate this occurs in Mexico. Like other members of its tribe, it likely exhibits or ground-dwelling habits.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pelecyphorus anastomosis: //pɛləˈsɪfərəs ˌænəstoʊˈmoʊsɪs//
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Distribution
Mexico (MX)
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'anastomosis' refers to the anatomical term for a connection between two structures, possibly alluding to a feature of the original . The was originally described in the Tenebrio by Say (1824) before transfer to Pelecyphorus.