Beerellus
Nelson, 1982
Species Guides
1Beerellus is a of jewel beetles ( Buprestidae) containing a single described , Beerellus taxodii. The genus was established by Nelson in 1982 and is classified within the Polycestinae. Very little is known about this genus beyond its taxonomic placement and the description of its sole species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Beerellus: //beˈɾɛl.lʊs//
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Identification
The Beerellus is distinguished from other Polycestinae genera by features described in the original description of B. taxodii. As a genus, -level identification equates to genus-level identification. No comparative diagnostic features for distinguishing Beerellus from related genera are documented in the available sources.
Distribution
The distribution of Beerellus is effectively that of its only , Beerellus taxodii. No specific geographic range is documented in the available sources beyond the type locality information that would be associated with the original species description.
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Taxonomic Status
Beerellus is a established by Nelson in 1982. The sole , Beerellus taxodii, was described in the same publication. The genus is placed in the Polycestinae, within the 'Chrysophana generic group' (sensu Volkovitsh 2001) or 'Polyctesioid lineage' depending on the classification system used.