Hyperectenus Alluaud 1935
Recognition-
The highly modified cylindrical body shape is unmistakable among
Morionini.
Distribution/Diversity-
Two named species from western and
central Africa.
Taxonomy/Systematics-
Straneo (1959:195) pointed out, H.
minor Britton is most likely a
small example of H. aenigmaticus.
Comparison of types remains to be done.
Biological information-
Included
Species:
Hyperectenus aenigmaticus Alluaud
Hyperectenus minor Britton
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