Epantius
LeConte, 1851
Species Guides
1Epantius is a of darkling beetles in the Tenebrionidae, established by LeConte in 1851. The genus contains a single described , Epantius obscurus. Members of this genus are part of the diverse darkling beetle fauna of North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epantius: /ɛˈpæntiəs/
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Identification
Identification of Epantius requires examination of morphological features characteristic of the within Tenebrionidae. The single E. obscurus can be distinguished from other darkling beetles by genus-specific traits, though specific diagnostic characters are not well documented in available sources.
Distribution
The is known from North America, based on the distribution of its constituent .