Egius

Mulsant, 1850

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Egius is a of lady beetles ( Coccinellidae) established by Mulsant in 1850. The genus contains a single recognized , Egius platycephalus. These beetles are part of the diverse Coccinellidae family, commonly known as ladybugs or ladybird beetles.

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How to pronounce Egius: /ˈeɡ.i.us/

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  • CoccinellidaeEgius is distinguished from other coccinellid by its status and specific morphological features of E. platycephalus, though detailed comparative diagnostic characters remain poorly documented in accessible literature.

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