Mallodrya
Horn, 1888
Species Guides
1Mallodrya is a of beetles in the Synchroidae, established by George Henry Horn in 1888. The genus contains a single described , Mallodrya subaenea. These beetles belong to the small family Synchroidae, commonly referred to as synchroa bark beetles, within the superfamily Tenebrionoidea.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mallodrya: //ˌmæloʊˈdraɪə//
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Identification
Distinguished from other Synchroidae by the M. subaenea; specific diagnostic features for the genus are not well documented in available sources. The Synchroidae is characterized by elongated bodies and with weakly clubbed or gradually thickened segments.
Similar Taxa
- SynchroaThe only other in Synchroidae; Mallodrya is distinguished by its status and specific M. subaenea
- Other Tenebrionoidea familiesSynchroidae can be separated from related such as Melandryidae and Mordellidae by antennal structure and body form, though precise generic distinctions within Synchroidae require examination
More Details
Taxonomic history
The was described by American entomologist George Henry Horn in 1888. The Synchroidae is small and poorly studied, with only two extant genera recognized.
Data limitations
No observations are recorded in iNaturalist, and the appears to be rarely collected or reported in the literature. Published morphological descriptions and ecological data are scarce.