Dolotarsus
Jacquelin du Val, 1863
Species Guides
1Dolotarsus is a of beetles in the Melandryidae, established by Jacquelin du Val in 1863. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published information available on its constituent . It belongs to a family commonly known as false darkling beetles, though specific traits distinguishing Dolotarsus from related genera remain obscure. Records indicate presence in Northern Europe and Sweden.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dolotarsus: /ˌdoʊloʊˈtɑrsəs/
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Distribution
Northern Europe; Sweden. Distribution records are sparse and based on limited occurrence data.
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Taxonomic uncertainty
Dolotarsus is a with minimal modern taxonomic treatment. The type and number of included species are not readily ascertainable from available sources. The genus requires revision to clarify its circumscription and relationship to other Melandryidae genera.
Data limitations
Only 9 iNaturalist observations and scattered GBIF records document this . No -level treatments, ecological studies, or morphological redescriptions have been identified in readily accessible literature.