Iphthiminus opacus
(LeConte, 1866)
Cloudy Darkling Beetle
A in the , found in eastern North America from Canada through the northeastern United States. are and have been observed on coniferous trees, particularly pines. The is part of a that includes several North species associated with forested .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Iphthiminus opacus: /ɪfˈθɪmɪnəs oʊˈpeɪkəs/
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Habitat
Forested areas, particularly those with coniferous trees such as pines. Has been observed on trunks of recently fallen or dead Pinus ponderosa (ponderosa pine) and other coniferous .
Distribution
Eastern North America. Canadian provinces: Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec. United States distribution includes northeastern and north-central regions, extending westward to areas with suitable coniferous forest .
Seasonality
activity has been observed in June, with noted. Specific seasonal patterns beyond early summer are not well documented.
Behavior
. have been found crawling on tree trunks at night, including recently fallen Pinus ponderosa (ponderosa pine) and pine stumps.