Hemiopsida
MacLeay, 1873
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1Hemiopsida is a of beetles in the Eucnemidae, established by MacLeay in 1873. The genus is classified as doubtful in GBIF, indicating taxonomic uncertainty regarding its validity or circumscription. Eucnemidae, commonly known as false click beetles, are a family of elateroid beetles characterized by larvae that develop in decaying wood. Hemiopsida has minimal documentation in major biodiversity databases, with only 13 observations recorded on iNaturalist.
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How to pronounce Hemiopsida: /ˌhɛmiˈɒpsɪdə/
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Taxonomic Status
The is flagged as DOUBTFUL in GBIF , suggesting it may be a synonym of another genus, inadequately described, or otherwise problematic. No are currently listed under this genus in major databases.
Family Characteristics
As a member of Eucnemidae, in this would be expected to share -level traits: elongate body form, pronotum with angles often expanded or modified, and larvae that are legless, C-shaped, and wood-boring. However, these traits cannot be confidently attributed to Hemiopsida specifically given the genus's uncertain status.