Rhipidandrus peninsularis
Horn, 1894
Southwestern Rhipidandrus
Rhipidandrus peninsularis is a of ( ) described by George Henry Horn in 1894. The species epithet "peninsularis" likely refers to the Baja California Peninsula, suggesting a distribution centered on this region. It belongs to the Rhipidandrus, which is part of the diverse and species-rich family Tenebrionidae. Darkling beetles in this family are primarily and are common in arid and semi-arid environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhipidandrus peninsularis: /rɪˌpɪdˈændrəs ˌpɛnɪnsjʊˈlɛərɪs/
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Distribution
Mexico (Baja California Peninsula region, based on epithet and GBIF records indicating MX)