Pacificanthia
Kazantsev, 2002
Pacificanthia is a of ( ) established by Kazantsev in 2002. The genus comprises at least four described distributed in North America, including the northeastern United States. Members of this genus are soft-bodied with flexible , characteristic of the Cantharidae family.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pacificanthia: /pæˌsɪfɪˈkænθiə/
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Distribution
Recorded from the northeastern United States, specifically Vermont. The appears to have a North distribution based on available specimen records.
Similar Taxa
- CantharisBoth are of in with similar soft-bodied ; Pacificanthia may require examination of or other subtle characters for definitive separation.
- PodabrusAnother cantharid with overlapping distribution and general appearance; Pacificanthia can be distinguished by specific antennal and pronotal characteristics.