Biology:Hymatismus

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Short description: Genus of beetles

Hymatismus
Hymatismus sp, b, Seringveld.jpg
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Hymatismus

Erichson, 1843

The Tapering darkling beetles (Hymatismus) are an Afrotropical genus of darkling beetles (Tenebrionidae). They are elongate or oval-shaped, with pointed abdomens and protruding eyes.[1] The elytra show longitudinal bands, and like the head and pronotum, are covered with unevenly distributed yellow hairs.[1] They are lethargic scavengers occupying a catholic range of habitats.

Species include:

  • Hymatismus villosus Haag-Rutenberg, 1870

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Picker, Mike (2004). Field Guide to Insects of South Africa. Cape Town: Struik Publishers. pp. 236–237. ISBN 978-1-77007-061-5. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15138623 entry