Sphingocephalus
Liljeblad, 1945
Species Guides
1Sphingocephalus is a of beetles in the Scraptiidae, established by Liljeblad in 1945. Scraptiidae are small, inconspicuous beetles commonly known as false flower beetles. Members of this genus are poorly documented in the scientific literature, with limited -level information available. The genus is part of the diverse superfamily Tenebrionoidea.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sphingocephalus: //ˌsfɪŋ.ɡoʊˈsɛf.ələs//
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Taxonomic note
Sphingocephalus is a small and poorly studied within Scraptiidae. The Scraptiidae itself has undergone taxonomic revision, with some former members reclassified to other families such as Mordellidae. -level for Sphingocephalus remains obscure, and comprehensive revisionary work is lacking.