Asydates

Casey, 1895

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Asydates is a of soft-winged flower beetles in the Melyridae, established by Casey in 1895. The genus is poorly studied, with limited published information on its constituent . Records in biodiversity databases indicate a small number of documented observations. The group shares the general characteristics of Melyridae but lacks comprehensive taxonomic revision.

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How to pronounce Asydates: /ˈæsɪˌdeɪtiːz/

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Taxonomic status

The Asydates was described by Thomas L. Casey in 1895 within the Melyridae. No comprehensive modern revision of the genus has been published. The 78 iNaturalist observations suggest some level of contemporary documentation, though -level identifications may be tentative.

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