Dasydactylus
Gorham, 1887
Species Guides
1- Dasydactylus cnici(Bronze Lizard Beetle)
Dasydactylus is a of lizard beetles ( Erotylidae) containing a single described , D. cnici. The genus was established by Gorham in 1887. Lizard beetles in this family are characterized by their elongated bodies and association with fungal .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dasydactylus: //ˌdæsiˈdæktɪləs//
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Identification
Dasydactylus can be distinguished from other erotylid by its status and the specific morphological traits of its sole D. cnici. Within Erotylidae, it is recognized as a distinct genus based on characters established in Gorham's 1887 description.
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Nomenclatural note
The name 'Dasydactylus' has been used in two unrelated contexts: (1) the Dasydactylus Gorham, 1887 (Erotylidae), and (2) as a synonym for the crustacean Palaemon dasydactylus Streets, 1871 (now Macrobrachium acanthurus). These represent independent homonyms across Arthropoda.