Epitragini

Blanchard, 1845

Epitragini is a tribe of ( , Pimeliinae) established by Blanchard in 1845. The tribe contains more than 30 distributed across North, Central, and South America. counts vary between sources, with estimates ranging from approximately 13 described species to substantially more. Members are part of the diverse Pimeliinae subfamily, which is predominantly distributed in arid and semi-arid regions.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Epitragini: /ˌɛpɪˈtræɡɪnaɪ/

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Habitat

Members of Pimeliinae, including Epitragini, are predominantly associated with arid and semi-arid environments. Specific preferences for Epitragini as a tribe have not been documented.

Distribution

North America, Central America, and South America.

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Taxonomic note on species diversity

Sources conflict regarding in Epitragini. Wikipedia (accessed via iNaturalist) reports approximately 10 and 13 described , while other sources indicate more than 30 genera. This discrepancy likely reflects ongoing taxonomic revision and varying inclusion criteria for genera.