Usechimorpha barberi
Blaisdell, 1929
Usechimorpha barberi is a of ironclad beetle in the Zopheridae. It was described by Blaisdell in 1929. The species is found in North America. Ironclad beetles in this family are known for their heavily sclerotized, armor-like .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Usechimorpha barberi: /juːsˌɛkiːˈmoʊrfə ˈbɑːrbəraɪ/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic History
The was described by Frank Ellsworth Blaisdell, Sr., a prominent American coleopterist, in 1929. The Usechimorpha is part of the ironclad beetle Zopheridae, which includes beetles with extremely hard, compact bodies.
Data Limitations
Available sources provide minimal information beyond basic taxonomic classification and geographic distribution. Detailed biological data on this appears to be scarce in the accessible literature.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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