Dendrometrina
Gistel, 1848
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9- Athous(click beetles)
- Elathous
- Euplastius
- Gambrinus
- Limonius(click beetles)
- Nitidolimonius
- Pheletes
- Tetralimonius
- Vittathous
Dendrometrina is a subtribe of click beetles ( Elateridae) within the tribe Dendrometrini. Members are morphologically diverse and include both small and moderately sized . The subtribe is distinguished by particular combinations of antennal and prosternal characters used in phylogenetic classification. Many species are associated with forested and riparian .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dendrometrina: /dɛn.droʊ.məˈtriː.nə/
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Identification
Identification to subtribe level requires examination of antennal structure (often serrate or pectinate in males), prosternal process shape, and mesosternal cavity configuration. These features separate Dendrometrina from related subtribes within Dendrometrini. -level identification relies on additional characters including body proportions, elytral , and male genitalia.
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Distribution
Global distribution with highest diversity in the Holarctic region. Representatives occur across North America, Europe, and temperate Asia.
Similar Taxa
- Athoini (subtribe)Also within Dendrometrinae but distinguished by different antennal and prosternal process structure; Athoini often have more strongly developed pronotal hind angles.
- Other Dendrometrini subtribesRequire detailed examination of mouthpart structure and wing venation patterns for separation.
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Taxonomic history
Established by Gistel in 1848, this subtribe has undergone repeated revision as phylogenetic understanding of Elateridae has improved. Modern circumscription follows molecular and morphological studies of the Dendrometrinae .