Meriellum
Linsley, 1957
Species Guides
1Meriellum is a of longhorn beetles in the Cerambycidae, established by Linsley in 1957. The genus contains a single , Meriellum proteus, classified within the tribe Callidiini of the Cerambycinae. Little detailed information is available about the or of this genus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Meriellum: /mɛriˈɛləm/
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Identification
As a , Meriellum is effectively identified by its sole , Meriellum proteus. Within the tribe Callidiini, it can be distinguished from related genera by specific morphological features of M. proteus, though detailed diagnostic characters are not widely documented in available sources.
Distribution
The distribution of Meriellum is limited to that of its single , Meriellum proteus. Specific geographic range details for M. proteus are not clearly documented in the provided sources.
Similar Taxa
- Other Callidiini generaMeriellum belongs to the tribe Callidiini, which contains multiple of similar-sized longhorn beetles. These share the general body plan of Cerambycinae but differ in specific morphological details.
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Taxonomic status
Meriellum is a , meaning it contains only one recognized , Meriellum proteus. This was established by Linsley in 1957.