Enallonyx
Wolcott, 1944
Species Guides
1Enallonyx is a of soft-winged flower beetles ( Melyridae) described by Wolcott in 1944. The genus is poorly documented, with minimal available information regarding its constituent , , or . Its taxonomic status is flagged as doubtful in some databases, suggesting potential issues with its validity or circumscription. The genus belongs to a family characterized by soft, flexible and frequent association with flowers.
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How to pronounce Enallonyx: /ɛnˈæloʊnɪks/
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Taxonomic Uncertainty
The Enallonyx is marked as 'DOUBTFUL' in GBIF, indicating unresolved questions about its taxonomic validity. This status may reflect insufficient examination, potential synonymy with other melyrid genera, or lack of modern revisionary work. The genus was established in 1944 by Wolcott but has received limited subsequent study.
Documentation Status
With only 5 observations recorded in iNaturalist and no Wikipedia entry, Enallonyx represents a severely underdocumented within Melyridae. This scarcity of records suggests either genuine rarity, restricted geographic range, or historical neglect in coleopteran surveys.