Pergetus
Casey, 1895
Species Guides
1Pergetus is a of antlike flower beetles in the Anthicidae, established by Casey in 1895 based on Eurygenius campanulatus LeConte, 1874. The genus currently contains at least two described : Pergetus campanulatus and Pergetus wilati. A 1960 taxonomic revision redefined the using both male and female characters and established the genus limits. Members of this genus are small beetles that superficially resemble ants in their and movement.
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How to pronounce Pergetus: /pɛrˈɡɛtʊs/
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Similar Taxa
- Other Anthicidae generaAntlike flower beetles share the characteristic -mimicking body form; Pergetus can be distinguished by specific morphological features established in the 1960 revision, including details of male and female genitalia and body proportions.