Darkling beetle

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (10 countries) and North America (United States).

🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (动物界)

Phylum

Arthropoda (节肢动物门)

Class

Insecta (昆蟲綱)

Order

Coleoptera (鞘翅目)

Family

Tenebrionidae

Genus

Blaps

Species

Blaps lethifera (Darkling beetle)

Similar Species in Blaps

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Churchyard beetle, Cellar beetle

Blaps mucronata

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Darkling beetle?

The scientific name of Darkling beetle is Blaps lethifera. It belongs to the genus Blaps.

What is the conservation status of Darkling beetle?

Darkling beetle (Blaps lethifera) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Darkling beetle live?

Darkling beetle is found in Found across Europe (10 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

What family does Darkling beetle belong to?

Darkling beetle (Blaps lethifera) belongs to the genus Blaps, which is part of the taxonomic family Tenebrionidae.

What kingdom does Darkling beetle belong to?

Darkling beetle (Blaps lethifera) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of Darkling beetle?

The closest relatives of Darkling beetle in the genus Blaps include Churchyard beetle, Cellar beetle.