Mimopeus opaculus explained

Mimopeus opaculus is a species of darkling beetle.^{[1] [2]}

Description

A medium-sized scarabinoid beetle that is a dull grey throughout.

Range

New Zealand. It is common on mammal-free islets, and in refuges.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mimopeus opaculus . iNaturalist . 2024-11-19 . en-US.
2. Web site: NZOR Name Details - Mimopeus opaculus (Bates, 1873) . 2024-11-19 . NZOR.
3. Watts . C . Thornburrow . D . Cave . V . Innes . J . 2014-07-03 . Beetle community changes following pest mammal control at two biodiversity sanctuaries in Wellington, New Zealand . Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand . en . 44 . 2-3 . 61–87 . 10.1080/03036758.2013.875478 . 0303-6758.