Dirrhagofarsus modestus

(Fleutiaux, 1923)

Dirrhagofarsus modestus is a of in the , described by Fleutiaux in 1923. The species is relatively poorly known, with limited published information on its biology and . It belongs to a family of whose typically develop in decaying wood, though species-level details remain undocumented.

Dirrhagofarsus modestus (10.3897-zookeys.781.22335) Figure 2 by Seung J, Muona J, Lee S (2018) Taxonomic review of the genus Dirrhagofarsus in Korea (Coleoptera, Eucnemidae). ZooKeys 781: 97-108. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.781.22335. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dirrhagofarsus modestus: //dɪˌræɡoʊˈfɑrsəs moʊˈdɛstəs//

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Identification

Members of the Dirrhagofarsus can be distinguished from related genera by their compact body form and antennal structure. Specific diagnostic features for D. modestus are not well documented in accessible literature. The was originally described under the genus Dirrhagus before being transferred to Dirrhagofarsus.

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Distribution

Distribution records indicate presence in Belgium (BE) with both present and absent records noted, and absence recorded in Sweden (SE). The sparse and contradictory records suggest either a restricted European range or potential misidentification issues in historical collections.

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