Lacconotus
LeConte, 1862
palm and flower beetles
Species Guides
2Lacconotus is a of beetles in the Mycteridae, commonly referred to as palm and flower beetles. The genus was established by J.L. LeConte in 1862. Two are formally recognized: L. pinicola (Horn, 1879) and L. punctatus (LeConte, 1862). The genus belongs to the Eurypinae within the superfamily Tenebrionoidea.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lacconotus: //læˈkoʊnoʊtəs//
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Taxonomic note on species count
Sources conflict on the number of described : Wikipedia lists two species (L. pinicola and L. punctatus), while iNaturalist reports at least four. This discrepancy suggests potential undescribed species or taxonomic revisions in progress.
Etymology
The name Lacconotus derives from Greek roots, likely referring to a 'hidden back' or concealed surface, possibly alluding to morphological characteristics of the pronotum or .