Rilettius
Abdullah, 1964
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3Rilettius is a of small beetles in the Anthicidae, commonly known as ant-like flower beetles. The genus was established by Abdullah in 1964. Members of Anthicidae are generally characterized by their compact, -like body form and elongated . The genus contains relatively few described and is poorly represented in biological collections.
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Taxonomic context
Rilettius is one of approximately 100 in Anthicidae, a of small predatory or scavenging beetles. The family is taxonomically challenging due to the -like morphological convergence of its members.