Xenorhipidina
Cobos, 1986
Genus Guides
2Xenorhipidina is a subtribe of metallic wood-boring beetles ( Buprestidae) established by Cobos in 1986. It is classified within the tribe Xenorhipidini, which belongs to the Buprestinae. The subtribe is part of the anthaxioid lineage within the buprestid . The Hesperorhipis, described by Fall in 1930, is the primary genus assigned to this subtribe.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xenorhipidina: /ˌzɛnɔrˌhɪpɪˈdiːnə/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Identification
Members of Xenorhipidina can be distinguished from other subtribes within Xenorhipidini by their placement in the anthaxioid lineage of Buprestinae. The Hesperorhipis, assigned to this subtribe, exhibits characteristic features of the tribe including metallic coloration typical of buprestid beetles.
Similar Taxa
- AnthaxiinaAlso part of the anthaxioid lineage within Buprestinae, but distinguished at the tribal level (Anthaxiini vs. Xenorhipidini)
- Xenorhipidini (tribe level)The subtribe Xenorhipidina is nested within the tribe Xenorhipidini; other subtribes within this tribe include Xenorhipidina's sister
More Details
Taxonomic History
The subtribe Xenorhipidina was established by Cobos in 1986 as part of a reclassification of the Buprestidae. It is classified within the tribe Xenorhipidini, which was also established by Cobos in the same year. This represents part of the broader effort to organize the diverse Buprestidae into a more phylogenetically informative hierarchical system.
Phylogenetic Placement
Xenorhipidina belongs to the anthaxioid lineage (sensu Volkovitsh 2001) within the Buprestinae . This lineage is part of the buprestioid lineage, one of the major evolutionary branches within the jewel beetles.