Eulabini
G.H. Horn, 1870
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3Eulabini is a tribe of darkling beetles in the Tenebrionidae, established by G.H. Horn in 1870. The tribe comprises at least three —Apsena, Epantius, and Eulabis—all restricted to North America. Members are classified within the Tenebrioninae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eulabini: /juːˈlæbɪnaɪ/
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Identification
Distinguishing Eulabini from other Tenebrioninae tribes requires examination of subtle morphological characters, including specific arrangements of tarsal segments and male genitalic structures. The three constituent (Apsena, Epantius, Eulabis) can be separated based on body form, pronotal shape, and antennal structure.
Distribution
North America. The tribe is restricted to this continent, with constituent distributed across various regions of the United States and possibly adjacent areas of Canada and Mexico.
Similar Taxa
- Other Tenebrioninae tribesEulabini can be confused with related tribes in the Tenebrioninae; definitive separation relies on detailed examination of tarsal formula and genitalic rather than superficial appearance.