Caplothorax

Kirejtshuk, 1997

sap beetles

Species Guides

Caplothorax is a of sap beetles in the Nitidulidae. The genus comprises 11 described distributed across North America and Europe. It was established by Kirejtshuk in 1997. GBIF lists Caplothorax as a synonym of Carpophilus, though iNaturalist maintains it as a valid genus with over 500 observations.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Caplothorax: //ˌkæploʊˈθɔːræks//

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Distribution

North America (including California, Vermont, and other US states) and Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden).

Similar Taxa

CarpophilusGBIF treats Caplothorax as a synonym of Carpophilus, suggesting close taxonomic relationship or potential subgeneric status.

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Taxonomic Status

The status of Caplothorax is disputed. GBIF classifies it as a synonym of Carpophilus, while iNaturalist and some sources recognize it as a valid genus. This reflects ongoing taxonomic debate within Nitidulidae.

Species Count

Eleven are currently recognized: C. brevipennis, C. californicus, C. funebris, C. lugubris, C. melanopterus, C. rufiventris, C. rufus, C. sayi, C. similaris, C. viduatus, and C. yuccae.