Anaspidinae
Mulsant, 1856
Anaspidinae is a of in the , established by Mulsant in 1856. Members of this group are small, inconspicuous beetles that have received limited dedicated study. The subfamily is distinguished from the other scraptiid subfamily, Scraptiinae, by several morphological features. Anaspidinae is predominantly distributed in the Palearctic region, with some representation in other parts of the world.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anaspidinae: /ˈænəsˌpaɪdənaɪ/
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Identification
Anaspidinae can be distinguished from Scraptiinae by the structure of the and the form of the . Members of this generally have more slender bodies compared to Scraptiinae. The antennal insertions are usually more exposed and the pronotum tends to be more constricted at the base. These are small, usually 2–5 mm in length, with relatively soft and flexible .
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Distribution
Primarily Palearctic, with records from Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. Some occur in the Nearctic region. The shows a temperate distribution pattern with limited tropical representation.
Similar Taxa
- ScraptiinaeOther in ; distinguished by more body form, different antennal structure, and pronotal shape