Polopinus youngi

Kritsky, 1989

Polopinus youngi is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, described by Kritsky in 1989. The Polopinus belongs to a diverse family of beetles commonly associated with arid and semi-arid environments. As with many tenebrionid beetles, members of this genus are typically ground-dwelling and exhibit adaptations to xeric conditions. The specific epithet honors an individual with the surname Young, likely a colleague or mentor of the describer.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Polopinus youngi: /pɒloʊˈpaɪnəs ˈjʌŋɡaɪ/

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