Invertebrates Around Las Vegas, Wildlife Around Las Vegas
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General: The Darkling Beetles (Family Tenebrionidae) are a common family in the deserts around Las Vegas and include all of the "stinkbugs" we see sticking their rear ends high in the air as we walk down trails and dirt roads. Tenebrionid beetles, in general, are recognized by their broad, rounded head that conceals the jaws and the "string of beads" antennae. |
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Darkling Beetles (Stinkbugs) in the genus Eleodes. |
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Hairy darkling beetle (Edrotes orbus). Most Darkling Beetles lack hair, but this one is quite hairy and active. |
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Desert Ironclad Beetle (Asbolus verrucosus). This species is said to make a good pet. |
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Winged Darkling Beetle (Stenomorpha marginata) |
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Unidentified Darkling Beetles, this one with rough elytra |
Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
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