Phacepholis obscurus
Horn, 1876
Phacepholis obscurus is a of broad-nosed in the , described by Horn in 1876. It belongs to the tribe Naupactini within the Entiminae. The specific epithet 'obscurus' (Latin for dark or indistinct) likely refers to its coloration. As a member of Entiminae, it possesses the characteristic short, broad typical of this subfamily.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phacepholis obscurus: /fəˈsɛfəlɪs əbˈskjʊərəs/
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Identification
Members of Phacepholis can be distinguished from other Naupactini by genitalic characters and specific arrangements of elytral . The is part of a complex of New World broad-nosed that require careful examination for accurate identification. -level identification within Phacepholis relies on examination of male and detailed study of vestiture patterns.
Similar Taxa
- Other Naupactini generaShare the short, broad and general body form of Entiminae, requiring genitalic examination for definitive separation from Phacepholis
- Other Phacepholis species within this require detailed study of male and elytral setal patterns for -level identification
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Taxonomic context
The Phacepholis was established by Horn in 1876 with the description of P. obscurus as the . It is classified in the tribe Naupactini, a diverse group of New World broad-nosed . The tribal placement reflects shared characteristics in mouthpart structure and genitalic with other Naupactini genera such as Naupactus and Pantomorus.