Hemipeplus microphthalmus
(Schwarz, 1878)
Hemipeplus microphthalmus is a small in the Mycteridae, first described by Schwarz in 1878. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. Mycteridae, commonly known as palm and flower beetles, is a small family of beetles with limited ecological documentation. Records of this species remain sparse, with 38 observations documented on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hemipeplus microphthalmus: /ˌhɛmɪˈplɛp.ləs ˌmaɪ.kroʊfˈθæl.məs/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. Distribution records confirm presence in both Middle America and North America.
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Taxonomic Authority
Original description by Schwarz, 1878. The Hemipeplus is classified within the Mycteridae, a group sometimes treated within Tenebrionoidea.