Mastinocerini
Mastinocerini
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Elateroidea
- Family: Phengodidae
- Tribe: Mastinocerini
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mastinocerini: /ˌmastɪnoʊˈsɛrɪnaɪ/
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Summary
Mastinocerini is a tribe of beetles in the family Phengodidae, comprising at least 190 described species and 4 genera in the local area.
Physical Characteristics
Smaller species under 10 mm in length.
Habitat
Neotropical region ranging into the southwestern United States.
Distribution
Mostly found in the Neotropical region, with some species extending into the southwestern US.
Similar Taxa
Tags
- Mastinocerini
- Coleoptera
- Phengodidae
- beetles
- insects