Bostrichini
Latreille, 1802
horned powder-post beetles
Genus Guides
6- Amphicerus(horned powder-post beetles)
- Apatides(horned powder-post beetles)
- Bostrichus
- Heterobostrychus(horned powder post beetles)
- Lichenophanes(horned powder-post beetles)
- Micrapate(horned powder-post beetles)
Bostrichini is a tribe of beetles within the Bostrichidae, commonly referred to as horned powder-post beetles. The tribe contains approximately 16 and at least 150 described . Members of this tribe are characterized by distinctive cephalic horns or , a feature that separates them from other bostrichid lineages. The tribe was established by Latreille in 1802 and represents a well-defined within the powder-post beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bostrichini: /bɔsˈtrɪkɪnaɪ/
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Identification
Members of Bostrichini can be distinguished from other Bostrichidae tribes by the presence of prominent horns or on the (cephalic armature), which are particularly pronounced in males. These structures are reduced or absent in related tribes such as Xyloperthini. The pronotum often has a hood-like shape that partially covers the head when viewed from above. are typically clubbed with three segments. Body form ranges from cylindrical to somewhat flattened, with that may be smooth or sculptured.
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Distribution
Bostrichini has a worldwide distribution, with occurring across tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions. The tribe is particularly diverse in tropical forests, though specific range limits for the tribe as a whole are poorly documented in literature.
Human Relevance
As powder-post beetles, members of Bostrichini are significant pests of seasoned timber and wooden structures. Larvae tunnel through wood, reducing it to a fine powder-like , which can cause substantial economic damage to lumber, furniture, and structural timbers. The "powder-post beetle" derives from this destructive feeding habit. Some are also pests of bamboo and other non-timber plant materials.
Similar Taxa
- XyloperthiniLacks the pronounced cephalic horns characteristic of Bostrichini; members have reduced or absent armature and generally more flattened body profiles.
- DinoderiniSeparable by antennal structure and lack of hood-like pronotum; does not possess the distinctive cephalic horns of Bostrichini.