Araeoschizus

J.L. LeConte, 1851

Araeoschizus is a of ( ) in the tribe Stenosini. The genus was established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1851. Members of this genus are part of the Pimeliinae, a diverse group of tenebrionids often associated with arid and semi-arid environments. The genus is to western North America.

Araeoschizus apachensis by (c) Carlos A. Armenta, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Carlos A. Armenta. Used under a CC-BY license.Araeoschizus andrewsi by (c) Carlos A. Armenta, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Carlos A. Armenta. Used under a CC-BY license.

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How to pronounce Araeoschizus: //ˌæri.oˈskɪzəs//

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Distribution

Western North America.

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Taxonomic placement

Araeoschizus is placed in the subtribe Araeoschizina within the tribe Stenosini. This subtribe-level placement reflects its distinctive morphological characteristics that separate it from other Stenosini .

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