Philolithus densicollis
(Horn, 1894)
Philolithus densicollis is a darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, first described by Horn in 1894. The Philolithus comprises flightless, tank-like beetles adapted to arid environments. Records indicate occurrence in western North America including British Columbia, Canada. The species shares the robust, heavily sclerotized body form characteristic of the genus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Philolithus densicollis: /ˌfaɪloʊˈlɪθəs ˌdɛn.sɪˈkɒl.ɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from British Columbia, Canada (ISO 3166-2:CA-BC).