Proeulepethus Pettibone 1986

Proeulepethus differs from the other genera of Eulepethidae in having elytra with entire borders, not notched or fimbriated. Detailed diagnosis: Body short, segments up to 39. Elytra 12 pairs, on segments 2, 4, 5, 7, alternate segments to 21, 24; elytra with lateral borders entire, not notched or fimbriated. Dorsal cirri on segments 3 and 6. Branchiae 10-11 pairs, on segments 8, 10, alternate segments to 22, 23, 25, (26). Posterior dorsal lamellae beginning on segments 26-27, continuing posteriorly. Posterior upper neurosetae not enlarged and curved downward.