Nyctoporis sponsa
Casey, 1907
Nyctoporis sponsa is a darkling beetle ( Tenebrionidae) described by Casey in 1907. The Nyctoporis is native to western North America, and members are generally associated with arid and semi-arid . The is documented in scattered records across the southwestern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nyctoporis sponsa: /nɪkˈtoʊpərɪs ˈspɒnsə/
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Distribution
Southwestern United States; documented in California and adjacent regions.
Similar Taxa
- Nyctoporis carinataCongeneric with overlapping range; distinguished by elytral carination and body proportions.