Charaphloeus
Casey, 1916
Species Guides
4- Charaphloeus adustus(lined flat bark beetle)
- Charaphloeus convexulus(lined flat bark beetle)
- Charaphloeus flavosignatus(lined flat bark beetle)
- Charaphloeus unnamed
Charaphloeus is a of lined flat bark beetles in the Laemophloeidae, established by Casey in 1916. The genus contains approximately 25 described distributed primarily in the Americas, with records from North, Central, and South America. Recent taxonomic revisions have transferred several South American species from the related genus Laemophloeus into Charaphloeus based on morphological examination of type material. Species in this genus are small beetles associated with dead or decaying wood.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Charaphloeus: /kæˈræfloʊəs/
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Identification
Charaphloeus can be distinguished from the closely related Laemophloeus by specific morphological characters of the mouthparts and male genitalia. Detailed examination of these structures, particularly the and associated , is required for definitive identification. Species-level identification relies on subtle differences in body shape, punctation patterns, and coloration.
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Habitat
in this are found in association with dead or decaying wood, typical of laemophloeid beetles.
Distribution
North America, Central America, and South America. Records include the United States, Mexico, Guatemala, and South American countries including Brazil (Amazonas).
Similar Taxa
- LaemophloeusHistorically confused with Charaphloeus; distinguished by genitalic and mouthpart . Four South American were transferred from Laemophloeus to Charaphloeus in 2025 based on re-examination of type material.