Iphthiminus lewisii
(Horn, 1870)
Iphthiminus lewisii is a darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae. The has been documented in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Field observations indicate activity on coniferous , particularly Pinus ponderosa.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Iphthiminus lewisii: /ˌɪfθɪˈmaɪnəs ˌluːɪˈsiːaɪ/
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Habitat
Observed on trunks of recently fallen and cut stumps of Pinus ponderosa (ponderosa pine) in montane forest settings.
Distribution
United States (Arizona, documented at Jacob Lake Campground in Kaibab National Forest) and Mexico.
Seasonality
Active in June at approximately 7900 ft elevation in north-central Arizona; activity observed.
Host Associations
- Pinus ponderosa - observed on trunk of recently fallen trees and cut stumps occurrence documented
Behavior
; has been observed crawling on pine trunks at night.