Paraphausis

Green, 1949

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Paraphausis is a of fireflies ( Lampyridae) established by Green in 1949. The genus contains a single described , Paraphausis eximius. It belongs to the tribe Lampyrini within the Lampyrinae. The genus is rarely observed, with only seven documented observations on iNaturalist.

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How to pronounce Paraphausis: //ˌpæ.rəˈfaʊ.sɪs//

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Taxonomic history

Described by Green in 1949. The remains with only Paraphausis eximius formally described.

Data scarcity

Only seven observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the source data, indicating either genuine rarity or underreporting due to small size, habits, or limited geographic range.

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