Kateretes
Herbst, 1793
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1Kateretes is a of small beetles in the Kateretidae, commonly known as short-winged flower beetles. The genus contains approximately six described distributed across Europe and North America. These beetles are associated with flowers and decaying plant material. The genus was established by Herbst in 1793.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Kateretes: /kæˈtɛrɪtiːz/
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Identification
Members of Kateretes can be distinguished from similar sap beetles ( Nitidulidae) by their shortened that leave several abdominal tergites exposed. The belongs to Kateretidae, a family separated from Nitidulidae based on morphological characters including wing structure and genitalia. -level identification requires examination of microscopic features.
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Distribution
Europe and North America. Specific distribution records include Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE).
Similar Taxa
- NitidulidaeKateretidae were historically classified within Nitidulidae and share the 'sap beetles'; Kateretes can be distinguished by shortened exposing abdominal tergites
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Taxonomic history
Kateretidae is now treated as a distinct within Nitiduloidea, though historically included in Nitidulidae. The family contains short-winged flower beetles with reduced capability.
Data sources
data compiled from ITIS, Catalogue of Life, GBIF, and BugGuide.net. The includes six described species: K. dalmatinus, K. flavicans, K. mixtus, K. pusillus, K. rufilabris, and K. scissus.