Paralichus
White, 1859
toe-winged beetles
Species Guides
1Paralichus is a of toe-winged beetles in the Ptilodactylidae, established by White in 1859. The genus is , containing a single described , P. trivittus. Toe-winged beetles are characterized by their distinctive expanded hind . Members of this family are generally associated with riparian or moist .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paralichus: //ˌpærəˈlaɪkəs//
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Identification
As a , Paralichus is distinguished from other Ptilodactylidae genera by the unique combination of traits present in its sole P. trivittus. The Ptilodactylidae is recognized by the characteristic expanded, hind that give these beetles their of toe-winged beetles.
Similar Taxa
- PtilodactylaShares Ptilodactylidae but differs in generic-level characters; Ptilodactyla contains multiple and is not
- DerallusAnother in Ptilodactylidae; distinguished from the Paralichus by having multiple described and different morphological features
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Taxonomic status
The is considered accepted with HIGHERRANK match confidence in GBIF. The single described P. trivittus suggests this genus may be rare, poorly collected, or restricted in distribution.