Asbolus
Asbolus
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Tenebrionoidea
- Family: Tenebrionidae
- Subfamily: Pimeliinae
- Tribe: Cryptoglossini
- Genus: Asbolus
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Asbolus: /ˈæs.bə.ləs/
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Summary
Asbolus is a genus of beetles within the family Tenebrionidae, specifically in the Pimeliinae subfamily, primarily found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is also linked to Greek mythology, where the centaur Asbolus was a seer involved in significant mythological events.
Habitat
Southwestern United States (California to Utah & Texas) and Mexico.
Distribution
Southwestern United States and Mexico.
Cultural Significance
In Greek mythology, Asbolus was a centaur who was a seer and foretold events at notable battles, later associated with a minor planet named for him.
Tags
- beetles
- Asbolus
- Tenebrionidae
- mythology