Metopoloba
Casey, 1907
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1Metopoloba is a of darkling beetles ( Tenebrionidae) described by Casey in 1907. The genus is to the Nearctic region, with 244 observations recorded on iNaturalist. As a member of Tenebrionidae, it belongs to a large and diverse family of beetles primarily associated with arid and semi-arid environments. -level within this genus remains poorly documented in public sources.
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Distribution
Nearctic region (North America)
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Taxonomic history
The was established by American entomologist Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1907. Casey was a prolific describer of North American beetles, and many of his genera remain valid today.
Data availability
Public biological data for Metopoloba is limited. The 244 iNaturalist observations suggest the is not rare, but detailed accounts, ecological studies, and identification resources are not readily accessible in major databases.