Eleodes armata

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Eleodes armata
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Infraorder: Cucujiformia
Family: Tenebrionidae
Genus: Eleodes
Species:
E. armata
Binomial name
Eleodes armata
LeConte, 1851

Eleodes armata, the armored stink beetle, is a species of desert stink beetle in the family Tenebrionidae. It is found in the western United States and Mexico in arid environments. [1] [2] [3] It has spurs on all of its legs. [3]

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<i>Eleodes osculans</i> Species of beetle

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<i>Eleodes acuticauda</i> Species of beetle

Eleodes acuticauda is a species of desert stink beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, found in southwestern North America. Their pronotum, strongly arcuate, is twice width of their head, having dentate projections on the anterior corners. The broad head and spines on the front legs, as well as golden hairs on the underside of the legs distinguish it from Coelocnemis.

<i>Eleodes acuta</i> Species of beetle

Eleodes acuta is a species of desert stink beetle in the family Tenebrionidae.

<i>Eleodes blapoides</i> Species of beetle

Eleodes blapoides is a species of desert stink beetle in the family Tenebrionidae.

<i>Eleodes caudifera</i> Species of beetle

Eleodes caudifera is a species of desert stink beetle in the family Tenebrionidae.

<i>Eleodes dentipes</i> Species of beetle

Eleodes dentipes, the dentate stink beetle, is a species of desert stink beetle in the family Tenebrionidae. It is 16-28 mm in length and common in rotting wood and dry leaves.

<i>Eleodes fusiformis</i> Species of beetle

Eleodes fusiformis is a species of desert stink beetle in the family Tenebrionidae.

<i>Eleodes gigantea</i> Species of beetle

Eleodes gigantea is a species of desert stink beetle in the family Tenebrionidae.

<i>Eleodes goryi</i> Species of beetle

Eleodes goryi is a species of desert stink beetle in the family Tenebrionidae.

<i>Eleodes gracilis</i> Species of beetle

Eleodes gracilis is a species of desert stink beetle in the family Tenebrionidae.

<i>Eleodes grandicollis</i> Species of beetle

Eleodes grandicollis is a species of desert stink beetle in the family Tenebrionidae.

<i>Eleodes granosa</i> Species of beetle

Eleodes granosa is a species of desert stink beetle in the family Tenebrionidae.

<i>Eleodes hispilabris</i> Species of beetle

Eleodes hispilabris is a species of desert stink beetle in the family Tenebrionidae.

<i>Eleodes littoralis</i> Species of beetle

Eleodes littoralis is a species of desert stink beetle in the family Tenebrionidae. It is found in California. Due to its hair, it is similar to Eleodes osculans and Eleodes nigropilosa.

<i>Eleodes longicollis</i> Species of beetle

Eleodes longicollis is a species of desert stink beetle in the family Tenebrionidae.

<i>Eleodes nigrina</i> Species of beetle

Eleodes nigrina is a species of desert stink beetle in the family Tenebrionidae.

<i>Eleodes nigropilosa</i> Species of beetle

Eleodes nigropilosa is a species of desert stink beetle in the family Tenebrionidae. It is found in California and Baja California. Due to its hair, it is similar to Eleodes osculans and Eleodes littoralis.

<i>Eleodes subnitens</i> Species of beetle

Eleodes subnitens is a species of desert stink beetle in the family Tenebrionidae.

<i>Eleodes tricostata</i> Species of beetle

Eleodes tricostata is a species of desert stink beetle in the family Tenebrionidae.

References

  1. "Eleodes armata". GBIF. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
  2. Bousquet, Yves; Thomas, Donald B.; Bouchard, Patrice; Smith, Aaron D.; et al. (2018). "Catalogue of Tenebrionidae (Coleoptera) of North America". ZooKeys (728): 1–455. doi: 10.3897/zookeys.728.20602 . PMC   5799738 . PMID   29416389.
  3. 1 2 Will, Kip; Gross, Joyce; Rubinoff, Daniel; Powell, Jerry A. (2020). Field Guide to California Insects. Oakland, California: University of California Press. p. 242. ISBN   9780520288744.