Xyloperthini

Lesne, 1921

horned powder-post beetles

Xyloperthini is a tribe of in the , established by Lesne in 1921. The tribe comprises more than 30 and approximately 140 described . Members are characterized by and pronotal that distinguish them from related tribes. The tribe includes economically significant wood-boring genera such as Xylopertha, Xylothrips, and Calophagus.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Xyloperthini: /ksaɪləˈpɜːrθɪnaɪ/

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Identification

Xyloperthini is distinguished from other tribes by characters of the and . Within the tribe, are separated by antennal club structure and pronotal features; for example, Calophagus and Xylothrips are distinguished by these characters.

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Human Relevance

Some Xyloperthini , including Xylopertha, Xylothrips, and Calophagus, contain of economic concern as wood-boring pests that damage timber and wooden structures.

Similar Taxa

BostrichiniBoth are tribes within Bostrichinae; Xyloperthini is distinguished by and pronotal characters.
DinoderiniAnother tribe; Xyloperthini members typically have more pronounced pronotal features associated with their 'horned' .