Micromes ovipennis
(Horn, 1874)
Micromes ovipennis is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, described by Horn in 1874. The Micromes belongs to a group of tenebrionids often associated with arid and semi-arid environments. Like many members of this family, this species is likely adapted to xeric conditions, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Micromes ovipennis: /ˌmɪkroʊˈmiːz ˌoʊvɪˈpɛnɪs/
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Taxonomic Note
Micromes ovipennis was described by George Henry Horn in 1874. The Micromes is placed in Tenebrionidae, a large of beetles commonly known as darkling beetles. Many tenebrionid genera with similar names (e.g., Micros, Microtelus) have been subject to taxonomic revision, and -level in this group remains incompletely resolved for many .
Data Deficiency
No observations of this are recorded in iNaturalist, and GBIF contains no occurrence records. The species appears to be rarely collected or potentially misidentified in collections. Published biological or ecological studies specific to M. ovipennis could not be located in major entomological databases.