''Graphorn'' is a genus of shield bug found in Argentina. As of 2022, it is monospecific, just consisting of ''G. bicallosus'' (a
senior synonym
The Botanical and Zoological Codes of nomenclature treat the concept of synonymy differently.
* In botanical nomenclature, a synonym is a scientific name that applies to a taxon that (now) goes by a different scientific name. For example, Linna ...
of the type species ''G. bicornutus'').
The genus is named after the graphorn, a
magical creature from the ''Harry Potter'' series.
It is found in Argentina,
and Paraguay.
See also
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List of organisms named after the Harry Potter series
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References
Arthropods of Argentina
Invertebrates of Paraguay
Monotypic Hemiptera genera
Pentatomidae
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