Paraptochus
Seidlitz, 1868
Paraptochus is a of in the , Entiminae, tribe Peritelini. It contains six described , primarily distributed in western North America. The genus was established by Seidlitz in 1868. Taxonomic treatment has varied, with some authorities historically placing certain species in the genus Peritelinus, though current databases recognize Peritelinus as a synonym of Paraptochus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paraptochus: /ˌpæræpˈtoʊkəs/
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Distribution
Western North America. Specific regional records include: California (P. setiferus, P. uniformis), Pacific Northwest (P. sellatus, P. variegatus).
Similar Taxa
- PeritelinusHistorically treated as a separate ; now synonymized with Paraptochus under current taxonomic databases (World Entiminae Database, August 2024).
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Taxonomic history
Paraptochus oregonus and P. variegatus were sometimes placed in Peritelinus. The World Entiminae Database (August 2024) treats Peritelinus as a synonym of Paraptochus.
iNaturalist observations
The has 14 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported.