Cremastocheilini

Burmeister & Schaum, 1841

Predatory Chafers

Genus Guides

Cremastocheilini is a tribe of scarab beetles within the Cetoniinae, comprising approximately 50 . Members of this tribe are commonly known as "Predatory ." Many are known to associate with ants, living within their nests. The tribe was established by Burmeister and Schaum in 1841.

Genuchinus by (c) Rolando, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Rolando. Used under a CC-BY license.

Cremastocheilus retractus by (c) Thilina Hettiarachchi, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Thilina Hettiarachchi. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cremastocheilini: //kɹɛməstoʊˈkaɪlɪnaɪ//

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Distribution

The tribe is distributed across multiple regions, with some such as Platysodes occurring in the Oriental region, including southern China.

Host Associations

Formicidae - nest associateMany beetles in this tribe are known to live within nests; specific relationships vary by and

Behavior

Many are known to associate with ants and live within their nests; the nature of this association (whether parasitic, commensal, or mutualistic) varies among species and is not fully characterized for the tribe as a whole.