Eleodes scabrosa

Eleodes scabrosa
Eleodes scabrosa found at the foreshore of Moclips Beach, Washington, USA
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Coleoptera
Suborder:	Polyphaga
Infraorder:	Cucujiformia
Family:	Tenebrionidae
Genus:	Eleodes
Species:	E. scabrosa
Binomial name
Eleodes scabrosa Eschscholtz, 1829

Eleodes scabrosa is a species of desert beetle in the genus Eleodes found in western North America, from Washington state to Mexico. There are also some sporadic sightings across the rest of the United States as well, which are not as well documented.

Habitat

Eleodes scabrosa can be found across western North America, ranging from Washington state to Mexico. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

This species is found on beaches in the more temperate areas of its range, such as Washington state. In California and Mexico, it can be a desert dweller, while still preferring the coast. ^{[5] [6] [7]}

Appearance

This beetle is overall black in coloration, with a textured abdomen. The piece of exoskeleton connecting the head has an almost unnoticeable cross shaped indentation. ^{[2] [4]}

References

1. Haines, Dennis (10 January 2008). "Eleodes scabrosa". Bug Guide. Iowa State University . Retrieved 19 December 2025.
2. "Ecdysis - Eleodes scabrosa". ecdysis.org. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
3. "Eleodes scabrosa | Taxonomy Browser | BOLDSYSTEMS". bench.boldsystems.org. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
4. Hubick, Bill. "Records — No Common Name (Eleodes scabrosa) · Bill Hubick". thebiofiles.com. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
5. "Ecdysis - Map Interface". ecdysis.org. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
6. "Eleodes scabrosa Eschscholtz, 1829". GBIF . Retrieved 19 December 2025.
7. Bueche, Boris (19 July 2024). "Species Eleodes scabrosa". Bug Guie. Iowa State University . Retrieved 19 December 2025.