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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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Bombyliidae | Beetles In The Bush | Page 2
- ID Challenge #11 | Beetles In The Bush
- Ground nesting bees beware of the bee fly: Bombyliidae — Bug of the Week
- Danger afoot for ground nesting bees: Look out for bee flies, Bombyliidae — Bug of the Week
- Bug Eric: The Stable Fly