These beetles can be found relatively easily in the dry and arid areas Sierra Espuña, mainly in areas populated by esparto steppe, rosemary, thyme and other plants associated with arid environments. During the day tend to be hidden under rocks or buried in the sand.
Pimelia beetle sp. is black as shown in the accompanying photo, are a medium size and lack wings. It has a thick exoskeleton that allows him to adapt well to dry conditions and lack of moisture.
are saprophytic or detrívoros animals, ie, feed on decaying matter, so play an important role in recycling in nature.
According to sources, came Central Asia, from where it spread to North Africa to the Iberian Peninsula and Canary Islands.
Given their lack of wings, gender Pimelia, as happens with the rest of the family Tenebrionidae, has a limited geographical spread, which has led to the emergence of endemic species with limited ranges.
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