Alobates barbatus
(Knoch, 1801)
Alobates barbatus is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, described by Knoch in 1801. The Alobates is part of a diverse family of beetles commonly found in terrestrial . The specific epithet 'barbatus' refers to a bearded or hairy characteristic, likely describing some aspect of the 's . As with many Tenebrionidae, this species is likely associated with decaying organic matter and soil habitats.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Alobates barbatus: /æloʊˈbeɪtiːz bɑrˈbætəs/
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