Eleodes scabrosa
Species of desert beetle
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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.
| Eleodes scabrosa | |
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| 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 | |
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]