Zopherus gracilis
Horn, 1867
ironclad beetle
Zopherus gracilis is a of ironclad beetle in the Zopheridae, first described by Horn in 1867. It belongs to a of beetles adapted to wood-boring, with members distributed across the Americas. The genus Zopherus comprises 19 species, some of which have been historically used as living brooches due to their hard, durable .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zopherus gracilis: //ˈzoʊ.fə.rəs ˈɡræ.sɪ.lɪs//
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Distribution
Central America and North America. Distribution records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.
Human Relevance
Some in the Zopherus have been used as living brooches, though this practice is not specifically documented for Z. gracilis.
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Taxonomic notes
Zopherus gracilis was described by Horn in 1867. The is characterized by wood-boring adaptations.
Observation data
As of available records, iNaturalist lists 102 observations for this , indicating it is documented but not extensively studied.