Emmesa
Newman, 1838
Emmesa is a of in the , established by Newman in 1838. The genus comprises approximately five described . These belong to the and are classified within the family Melandryidae, a group commonly known as false darkling beetles.
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How to pronounce Emmesa: /ˈɛmɛsa/
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Taxonomic Note
The name 'Emmesa' has been used in two distinct taxonomic contexts: (1) the accepted of (: ) described here, and (2) an invalid or synonymized usage in () as 'Neodexiopsis emmesa' (Malloch, 1934). The genus Emmesa Newman, 1838 has priority and is the valid usage.
Species Diversity
Approximately five have been described within the Emmesa, though detailed species-level information remains limited in available sources.