Hypogena
Dejean, 1834
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4Hypogena is a of darkling beetles ( Tenebrionidae) established by Dejean in 1834. The genus occurs in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions, with such as Hypogena tricornis recorded from Mexico. Members of this genus are ground-dwelling beetles typical of the diverse tenebrionid fauna of arid and semi-arid environments in the Americas.
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How to pronounce Hypogena: /haɪˈpɒdʒɛnə/
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Habitat
New records have been documented for Hypogena tricornis in Mexico, though specific habitat characteristics were not detailed in available sources. Based on -level patterns, tenebrionid beetles in this likely inhabit terrestrial environments including arid, semi-arid, and seasonally dry regions.
Distribution
Nearctic and Neotropical regions. New state records have been reported for Hypogena tricornis in Mexico (specific states not provided in available sources). Distribution records also indicate presence in Colombia (CO).
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Taxonomic Note
The name 'Hypogena' has also been used in fungal (e.g., Syncephalis hypogena), but the Hypogena Dejean, 1834 is the valid zoological usage. The genus is placed in Tenebrionidae, a large and diverse group of darkling beetles.