Epantius

LeConte, 1851

Epantius is a of in the , 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 . The single E. obscurus can be distinguished from other 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 .

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