The Genus Eleodes Eschscholtz (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) In Texas Author Triplehorn, Charles A. Department of Entomology The Ohio State University Columbus, OH 43210, U. S. A. Ctriplhrn@aol.com Author Thomas, Donald B. USDA-ARS Subtropical Agriculture Research Center Weslaco, TX 78596, U. S. A. donald.thomas@ars.usda.gov Author Rile, Edward G. Department of Entomology Texas A & M University College Station, TX 77843, U. S. A. egrchryso@tamu.edu text The Coleopterists Bulletin 2009 2009-12-29 63 4 413 437 journal article 10.1649/1177.1 1938-4394 4924379 Eleodes mirabilis Triplehorn, 2007 (Figs. 26–27, Map 9) Diagnosis. This is an easily recognized, large species. The sculpture of the elytra consists of five discal costae with the intervals between them flat and clothed with short, black setae, which are usually coated with clay-like material, causing the shiny costae to stand out in bold relief. Both males and females are caudate, the cauda longer in the male. Length: 30–32 mm . Distribution. This species is rare in collections. It is known from the Mexican states of Nuevo León , San Luis Potosí , and Tamaulipas . The only Texas record is one specimen collected at Comstock in Val Verde County.