Triphyllia elongata
Triphyllia elongata is a of in the Tetratomidae. The Triphyllia is part of a small family of beetles within the superfamily Tenebrionoidea. Very little published information exists regarding the specific , , or distribution of this species. The species epithet 'elongata' suggests an elongated body form, though this has not been formally described in accessible literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Triphyllia elongata: /trɪˈfɪliə ɛlɒŋˈɡɑːtə/
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Taxonomic note
The Tetratomidae is a small group of beetles within Cucujiformia, historically treated as a of Melandryidae but now generally recognized as a distinct family. The Triphyllia contains few described , and T. elongata appears to be rarely collected or reported in the literature.