Neobaphion

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Superfamily: Tenebrionoidea
Family: Tenebrionidae
Subfamily: Blaptinae
Tribe: Amphidorini
Genus: Neobaphion

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neobaphion: /ˌniːoʊˈbæfiˌɒn/

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Summary

Neobaphion is a genus of darkling beetles with four known species, found primarily in North America. It is classified under the subfamily Blaptinae and belongs to the tribe Amphidorini.

Distribution

Oregon, California to Idaho, Colorado, and New Mexico

Evolution

Amphidorini was moved from Tenebrioninae to the subfamily Blaptinae based on research published in 2021.

Similar Taxa

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