Strongylium anthrax

Schwarz, 1878

Strongylium anthrax is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, first described by Schwarz in 1878. It belongs to a large of elongate, often fast-running beetles commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. The species epithet "anthrax" (Greek for "coal") likely refers to the dark coloration typical of this group. Like other tenebrionids, it is adapted to arid or semi-arid environments and is primarily .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Strongylium anthrax: /strɒnˈdʒɪliəm ˈænθræks/

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