Coniontis lata
LeConte, 1866
Coniontis lata is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1866. The Coniontis comprises elongate, somewhat flattened beetles found in western North America. Members of this genus are characterized by their parallel-sided body form and relatively smooth . Like other tenebrionids, they are primarily and associated with arid or semi-arid environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coniontis lata: /kəˈnaɪəntɪs ˈleɪtə/
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Distribution
Western North America. Specific locality records are sparse in available sources.