Eleodes arcuatus Casey, 1890

Triplehorn, Charles A., Thomas, Donald B. & Rile, Edward G., 2009, The Genus Eleodes Eschscholtz (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) In Texas, The Coleopterists Bulletin 63 (4), pp. 413-437 : 421-422

Eleodes arcuatus Casey, 1890

(Figs. 43–44, Map 14)

Diagnosis. A small, oblong-ovate species with the integument finely punctate and dull in luster. Pronotum subquadrate, slightly wider than long, widest near the middle; anterior angles prominent; surface of disc sparsely, minutely punctulate. Prosternal process horizontal and acute apically. Base of abdomen about equal in width to base of thorax; elytral surface with small punctures arranged in series on disc, becoming confused laterally. Femora are clavate, feebly arcuate preapically in both genders; protarsal groove without pads of golden setae. Length: 12–16 mm.

Distribution. Texas specimens were collected in the Davis Mountains. The species ranges west to Arizona where it is more common; also known from Sonora and Chihuahua in Mexico.