Platynodes Westwood 1847
Recognition-
Easily recognized
by flat body-form, the broadly expanded apex
of the
prosternal process, very large and
prominent temples, non-carinate elytral interval 8 and rounded- or
sub-carinate elytral interval 7.
Distribution/Diversity-
One species from Africa.
Taxonomy/Systematics-
The literature seems unclear about the relationship of this species and
Megamorio. Specimens in
museum collections are of a wide size range and
vary in ways that suggest that there may be a number of undescribed
species.
Biological information-
Included
Species:
Platynodes westermanni Westwood
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