Anepsius
J.L. LeConte, 1851
Anepsius is a of in the , established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1851. It belongs to the tribe Anepsiini within the Pimeliinae. The genus is part of the large and diverse Tenebrionidae family, which contains over 20,000 described worldwide. Species in this genus are found in western North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anepsius: /əˈnɛpsiəs/
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Identification
Members of Anepsius can be distinguished from related by their placement in the tribe Anepsiini, which is characterized by specific morphological features of the and . The genus is distinguished from other Pimeliinae by combinations of elytral , body shape, and male structure. Definitive identification to level requires examination of detailed morphological characters.
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Distribution
Western North America, with records from the southwestern United States and adjacent regions of Mexico.
Similar Taxa
- Other Pimeliinae generaMany Pimeliinae share general body form and preferences; Anepsius is distinguished by tribal-level characters and geographic distribution.
- AnepsiomyiaThis is a of (: ) with a confusingly similar name, but unrelated to the genus Anepsius.
Misconceptions
The name Anepsius has been confused with Anepsiomyia, a genus of in the . These are unrelated in different ( vs. ).
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Taxonomic authority
The was described by John Lawrence LeConte (1825–1883), one of the most prolific of the 19th century, who described thousands of North American .