10-8-2021 ARANJEUZ, MADRID - DARKLING BEETLE (Akis acuminata)

Akis acuminata is a species of insects with 63 observations

24-5-2021 TABLAS DE DAIMIEL, LA MANCHA - DARKLING BEETLE (Genus Akis)

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/56546-Akis

 

25-7-2019 AVILA, CASTILLE Y LEON - DARKLING BEETLE (Akis salzei)

Akis salzei is a valid species of darkling beetle (family Tenebrionidae). 

Key facts about Akis salzei:

Classification: It belongs to the order Coleoptera (beetles), family Tenebrionidae, and genus Akis.

Identification: The species was first described by Solier in 1837. It is a distinct species within its genus, separated from other species like A. bacarozzo and A. hispanica.

Observations: Records and information regarding its specific characteristics, habitat, and diet are limited in the provided sources, with only a few observations noted on platforms like iNaturalist. Generally, darkling beetles are diverse in their habitats and diets, often acting as decomposers in various environments including on the ground, in rotting wood, or in carrion.

Distribution: Information on the specific distribution area of A. salzei is not detailed in the snippets, though research has confirmed its status as a valid species through the study of specimens from its distribution area.