Contacyphon
Contacyphon
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Scirtoidea
- Family: Scirtidae
- Genus: Contacyphon
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Contacyphon: //kɒnˈtæksɪfɒn//
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Summary
Contacyphon is a genus of marsh beetles belonging to the family Scirtidae, which includes over 100 described species that were previously classified under the invalid name Cyphon.
Distribution
North America, with over 280 species worldwide.
Evolution
All species formerly treated under the name Cyphon, which is now considered an objectionably invalid name. Contacyphon is recognized as valid since its description by Gozis in 1886.
Misconceptions
The name Cyphon has been deprecated and is not a valid taxonomic classification for these species.
Tags
- beetles
- Contacyphon
- Scirtidae
- marsh beetles