Pherhimius

Fleutiaux, 1942

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Pherhimius is a of click beetles (Elateridae) established by Fleutiaux in 1942. The genus is part of the diverse elaterid fauna and is recognized as valid in current taxonomic databases. As a genus-level , it contains multiple distributed primarily in tropical and subtropical regions. The genus is documented in GBIF, NCBI, and iNaturalist with over 500 observations, indicating moderate field recognition.

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How to pronounce Pherhimius: /fɛrˈhɪmɪəs/

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Distribution

Tropical and subtropical regions; specific range varies by included . Documented occurrences span multiple continents based on iNaturalist and GBIF records.

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Taxonomic history

The was described by Edmond Fleutiaux, a French entomologist known for his work on Coleoptera of the Indo-Pacific region. The 1942 date suggests description during his later career period focused on Asian faunas.

Data availability

-level information in Elateridae is often limited in public databases; -level revisionary work may exist in primary taxonomic literature not captured in aggregate sources.

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