Helops difficilis
Horn, 1878
Helops difficilis is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, described by George Henry Horn in 1878. The specific epithet 'difficilis' (Latin for 'difficult') may allude to identification challenges or collection difficulty. As a member of the Helops, it belongs to a group of darkling beetles primarily distributed in North America. The species is part of the diverse tenebrionid fauna associated with various terrestrial .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Helops difficilis: /ˈhɛ.lɒps dɪˈfɪ.sɪ.lɪs/
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Taxonomic note
Helops difficilis was described by George Henry Horn in 1878. The Helops is classified within the Tenebrionidae (darkling beetles), a large and diverse family of beetles characterized by their typically elongated bodies and often cryptic coloration. Many Helops are found in western North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
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