Strongylium tenuicolle

(Say, 1826)

Narrow-necked Strongylium

Strongylium tenuicolle is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae. It occurs in eastern and central Canada, with records from Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec. The species has been documented on iNaturalist with nearly 950 observations, indicating it is moderately well-represented in citizen science datasets. The specific epithet 'tenuicolle' refers to its narrow-necked appearance.

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How to pronounce Strongylium tenuicolle: /strɔnˈɡɪliəm tɛnˈɪkəle/

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Eastern and central Canada: Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.

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