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Phengodes
Arthropods

Phengodes sp.

Notes

The orange and black striped larval females are specialist predators on Millipedes. Males are rare and possess reduced elytra, plumose antennae, and sickle-shaped mandibles. Our UTEP IMRS collections are not yet determined to species.

Sources

[Lenhart (UTEP)]

Taxonomic Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumArthropoda (Arthropods)
ClassInsecta (Insects)
OrderCOLEOPTERA (Beetles)
FamilyPHENGODIDAE (Glowworm Beetle Family)
GenusPhengodes
Speciessp.

Recent Observations

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johndeitschJul 21, 2025Hudspeth County, TX, USA
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braulio32Dec 4, 2023Hudspeth County, TX, USA
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braulio32Oct 13, 2023Hudspeth County, TX, USA
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missatrox44Sep 19, 2014Hudspeth County, TX, USA
observation #410782978 (opens in new tab)
observation #410782978
jacobscruggsOct 11, 2026Stephens Rd, Huntersville, NC, US
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itomteOct 25, 2026Michigan, US
observation #410646822 (opens in new tab)
observation #410646822
mnestOct 25, 2026Alt US-1A, Wake Forest, NC, US
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stefanoskyOct 24, 202677536 Cancún, Q.R., México
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observation #410593711
jessieshafferOct 21, 2026SR-A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL, US
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connorhsuOct 24, 2026Six Mile Creek Natural Area, Ithaca, NY, US