Stink-beetle
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Eleodes fusiformis
desert stink beetle, clown beetle
Eleodes fusiformis is a species of desert stink beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by LeConte in 1858. As a member of the genus Eleodes, it shares the characteristic defensive head-standing behavior common to clown beetles. The species is found in arid regions of western North America. Like other Eleodes species, it possesses chemical defense glands that produce noxious secretions when disturbed.
Eleodes wheeleri
desert stink beetle
Eleodes wheeleri is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, commonly referred to as a desert stink beetle. It belongs to the large genus Eleodes, whose members are known for their defensive head-stand posture. The species was described in 2012 and is part of a diverse group of beetles adapted to arid environments.