Eupsophulus castaneus

(Horn, 1870)

Eupsophulus castaneus is a darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, first described by Horn in 1870. The specific epithet "castaneus" refers to its chestnut-brown coloration. It belongs to a of tenebrionid beetles found in North America, particularly in Mexico. The species has been documented through 327 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is encountered with some regularity by naturalists.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eupsophulus castaneus: /juːpˈsɒfjʊləs kæˈstæniəs/

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Distribution

Mexico (MX)

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