Genus Madegaphoenus Benoit, 1951

I did not have the opportunity to examine specimens of this genus yet, but from the original descriptions (Benoit, 1951, 1956) this seems to be a polyphyletic genus, including species of Megischus and Foenatopus.

Type species M. seyrigi Benoit [Madagascar]
Number of known species 3
Distribution Madagascar
Diagnosis Extremely dilated hind femora
Species recognition Benoit, 1951, 1956
Status Probably polyphyletic
Research in progress (no specimens available for study yet)
Collecting tips -
Databasing not started

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