Dirrhagofarsus

Fleutiaux, 1935

false click beetle

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Dirrhagofarsus is a of false click beetles in the Eucnemidae, established by Fleutiaux in 1935. occur in Europe and North America. The genus includes at least three recognized species: D. attenuatus, D. ernae, and D. lewisi. D. lewisi was recently documented in the United States, representing a new country record.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dirrhagofarsus: /dɪrˌræɡoʊˈfɑrsəs/

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Distribution

Europe and North America. Specific distribution records include Sweden (NO), and the United States (D. lewisi newly recorded).

Similar Taxa

Eucnemidae generaOther false click beetle share the -level characteristic of reduced clicking ability compared to true click beetles (Elateridae), but specific diagnostic features for Dirrhagofarsus remain undocumented in available sources.

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Taxonomic note

The was described by Fleutiaux in 1935. GBIF records indicate presence in Norway and Sweden.

Research gap

Detailed biological and morphological studies for most Dirrhagofarsus are lacking. The 2020 study on D. lewisi stages represents one of the few comprehensive biological treatments for this .