Scotochroides
Mank, 1939
Species Guides
1Scotochroides is a of beetles in the Melandryidae, first described by Mank in 1939. The genus is poorly known, with minimal published literature and only a handful of observations documented. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized beetles associated with decaying wood and fungal , consistent with broader family characteristics. The genus appears to be rarely encountered in field collections.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scotochroides: /ˌskoʊtəˈkrɔɪdiːz/
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Taxonomic status
The Scotochroides was established by Mank in 1939. It remains a valid genus within Melandryidae, though the type and included species are not well-documented in readily accessible literature.
Data scarcity
As of the available sources, the has only 6 observations on iNaturalist and lacks a Wikipedia summary, indicating significant gaps in public biological knowledge.