Rhadalidae

J.L. LeConte, 1861

Genus Guides

Rhadalidae is a of small beetles in the superfamily Cleroidea, elevated from status within Melyridae. are or pollen-feeders, while larvae are likely . The family has a worldwide distribution excluding Australasia, with documented diversity in Mediterranean regions including Cyprus and Romania.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Rhadalidae: //rəˈdælɪdiː//

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Habitat

Marine dunes have been documented as for at least one (Aplocnemus jejunus in Romania). Mediterranean island habitats support diverse , with 9 and 18 species recorded from Cyprus.

Distribution

Worldwide except Australasia. Documented from Cyprus (9 , 18 ), Romania (first record of Aplocnemus jejunus), and other Mediterranean regions.

Diet

are or feed on pollen. Larvae are probably .

Similar Taxa

MelyridaeRhadalidae were formerly treated as a within Melyridae; separation is based on phylogenetic and morphological distinctions supporting -level status.

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Taxonomic history

Formerly classified as a (Rhadalinae) within Melyridae, now recognized as a distinct within Cleroidea based on phylogenetic evidence.

Cyprus diversity

Cyprus significant diversity with 9 and 18 , suggesting the may be particularly diverse in Mediterranean island .