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Exechesops

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Exechesops
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Cucujiformia
Family: Anthribidae
Subfamily: Anthribinae
Genus: Exechesops
Schoenherr, 1847
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Exechesops is a genus of beetles belonging to the family Anthribidae.[1] Males of some species such as E. leucopis have a tubular eye projection, and the eye span determines outcomes of male-male combat.[2]

The species of this genus are found in Eastern Europe, Southern Africa, Southeastern Asia.[1]

Species

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Species:[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Exechesops Schönherr, 1847". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  2. ^ Matsuo, Yoh (2005). "Extreme Eye Projection in the Male Weevil Exechesops leucopis (Coleoptera: Anthribidae): Its Effect on Intrasexual Behavioral Interferences". Journal of Insect Behavior. 18 (4): 465–477. doi:10.1007/s10905-005-5605-y. ISSN 0892-7553.