Notoxus photus
Chandler, 1978
Notoxus photus is a of monoceros beetle in the Anthicidae, described by Chandler in 1978. It is distributed across Central America and North America. The Notoxus is characterized by an elongated, forward-projecting horn on the pronotum, a distinctive feature among anthicid beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Notoxus photus: /nɔˈtɔksʊs ˈfɔtʊs/
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Distribution
Central America and North America.
Similar Taxa
- Notoxus garudaBoth belong to the Notoxus and share the characteristic pronotal horn structure typical of monoceros beetles. Notoxus garuda is distinguished by specific morphological features described by Kejval.
- Other Notoxus speciesMembers of this are distinguished from other Anthicidae by the presence of an elongated pronotal horn, though -level identification requires examination of specific morphological details.