Alaudes singularis
Horn, 1870
Alaudes singularis is a of darkling beetle (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) described by George Henry Horn in 1870. The Alaudes is a small group within the large Tenebrionidae, commonly known as darkling beetles. The species epithet 'singularis' suggests it may have been considered distinctive or unique at the time of description. Very limited information is available for this species beyond its taxonomic placement and type locality in Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Alaudes singularis: //əˈlaʊ.dɛs sɪŋˈɡjʊ.lɛr.ɪs//
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Distribution
Mexico (MX). The is recorded from Mexico based on distribution data from GBIF.
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Taxonomic Note
The Alaudes is placed in Tenebrionidae, though its exact tribal placement within the family may require verification. The authority Horn, 1870 indicates this was among the many described by the prolific American entomologist George Henry Horn.
Data Limitations
This is represented by minimal occurrence data (1 observation in iNaturalist, distribution records limited to Mexico). No published descriptions of , , or were located in the provided sources. The species appears to be rarely collected or reported in modern literature.