Chilometopon pallidum
Casey, 1890
Chilometopon pallidum is a of in the , described by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1890. The Chilometopon is to Mexico, and this species appears to be poorly known with no documented observations in major databases. Like other tenebrionids, likely inhabit arid or semi-arid environments and may be or in activity.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chilometopon pallidum: //kʰiːloʊˈmɛtoʊpɒn pəˈlɪdəm//
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Distribution
Mexico. The GBIF match indicates distribution records for this are from Mexico (MX), and the Chilometopon is to this country.
More Details
Taxonomic note
The Chilometopon is classified within the (), a large and diverse family of primarily associated with arid and semi-arid . The specific epithet 'pallidum' refers to the pale coloration typical of this .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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