Trigonopleurus
Bonvouloir, 1875
Species Guides
1Trigonopleurus is a of false click beetles ( Eucnemidae) erected by Bonvouloir in 1875. The taxonomic status of this genus is currently marked as doubtful, suggesting that its validity or circumscription requires further investigation. Members of Eucnemidae are characterized by their inability to produce the clicking sound typical of true click beetles (Elateridae), despite superficial similarities in body form. The genus is poorly documented in modern literature, with limited information available on and diagnostic features.
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How to pronounce Trigonopleurus: /ˌtrɪɡəˈnoʊpləˌʊrəs/
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Taxonomic Status
The Trigonopleurus is flagged as 'DOUBTFUL' in GBIF, indicating potential synonymy, nomenclatural issues, or uncertain placement within Eucnemidae. This status warrants caution when citing this name in taxonomic or ecological contexts.
Historical Context
Bonvouloir (1875) established this during a period of intensive descriptive work on Eucnemidae, a that has undergone substantial taxonomic revision in subsequent decades. Many Bonvouloir genera have been synonymized or redefined.