Dichelotarsus

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Superfamily: Elateroidea
Family: Cantharidae
Subfamily: Cantharinae
Tribe: Podabrini
Genus: Dichelotarsus

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dichelotarsus: //ˌdaɪkɛloʊˈtɑːrsəs//

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Images

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Summary

Dichelotarsus is a genus within the family Cantharidae (soldier beetles), with approximately 70 species in specific regions and around 90 species overall. Many North American species currently classified under Podabrus are expected to be transferred to Dichelotarsus. The genus is part of a diverse family with over 1,300 described species.

Habitat

Holarctic regions

Distribution

Worldwide, with significant representation in North America

Evolution

Genus established in 1859 by Motschulsky, with multiple reclassifications within Cantharidae family.

Similar Taxa

Malthacus
Anolisus
Podabrus