Cardiophorinae
Candèze, 1859
Cardiophorinae is a of () established by Candèze in 1859. The group contains such as Cardiophorus, Phorocardius, and Aptopus. Members are distributed across multiple continents, with records from the Palearctic, Oriental, and Nearctic regions. Some have been documented as agricultural pests, particularly of maize, potatoes, and germinating seeds.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cardiophorinae: //ˌkɑrdiˈɑfəˌraɪni//
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Distribution
Documented from China (Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi, Henan, Sichuan, Hubei, Guizhou, Yunnan, Guangxi, Taiwan, Hainan), Myanmar, India, Laos, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, and Pakistan (Sindh province). Phorocardius has been newly recorded from deep within the Palearctic Region.
Human Relevance
Some , including Aptopus opata, have been reported as causing significant damage to . They have been observed feeding on maize, potatoes, tomatoes, germinating seeds, weeds, and small grasses. applied at planting time have been used to prevent damage.