Stenomorpha macra
(Horn, 1883)
Stenomorpha macra is a of in the . It is a small, slender species described by George Henry Horn in 1883. The Stenomorpha comprises elongate, parallel-sided beetles found primarily in arid regions of western North America. This species is part of a taxonomically challenging group where species boundaries remain under study.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Western North America, with records from the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico. Specific state-level records include Arizona and California.
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Taxonomic note
The Stenomorpha has undergone significant taxonomic revision. identification often requires examination of male and fine details of elytral . Stenomorpha macra is one of approximately 60 described species in the genus, many of which are poorly differentiated morphologically.
Data limitations
This is represented by relatively few specimen records (16 observations on iNaturalist as of source date). Detailed biological information is sparse in the primary literature, reflecting the broader pattern of limited data for many desert .