Micromes
Casey, 1907
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1Micromes is a of darkling beetles in the Tenebrionidae, described by Casey in 1907. The genus is native to the Nearctic region. As a member of Tenebrionidae, it belongs to a large and diverse family of beetles commonly associated with arid and semi-arid environments. Specific information about the within this genus and their remains poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Micromes: /maɪˈkrɒmiːz/
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Distribution
Nearctic region (North America).
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Taxonomic note
Micromes is a small, poorly studied within the hyperdiverse Tenebrionidae. The original description by Thomas L. Casey in 1907 established this genus for small darkling beetles, but subsequent taxonomic work has been limited. No observations are currently recorded in iNaturalist, suggesting either genuine rarity, cryptic habits, or undercollection.