Phaleriini
Blanchard, 1845
Phaleriini is a tribe of within the , Diaperinae. The tribe contains at least two —Phaleria and Phaleromela—with approximately six described . Members of this tribe are classified in the superfamily and are part of the diverse of tenebrionid found across various .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phaleriini: /fæˈlɛriˌiːnaɪ/
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Identification
Phaleriini can be distinguished from other tribes in Diaperinae by morphological characteristics consistent with the tribe's circumscription, though specific diagnostic features require examination of specimens. The Phaleria was established by Latreille in 1802, while Phaleromela was described by Reitter in 1916. Detailed identification to genus or level necessitates reference to specialized taxonomic literature.
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Distribution
The tribe has been documented across multiple regions based on specimen records, with observations reported from coastal and inland localities. Specific distribution patterns for the tribe as a whole are not well characterized in available literature.
Similar Taxa
- Other Diaperinae tribesPhaleriini is distinguished from related tribes within Diaperinae by combinations of morphological characters, though precise differentiating features are not summarized in general sources and require taxonomic expertise to assess.
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Taxonomic composition
The tribe comprises two : Phaleria Latreille, 1802 (with ITIS, Catalogue of Life, GBIF, and BugGuide. records) and Phaleromela Reitter, 1916 (with GBIF and BugGuide.net records). The total described is estimated at approximately six .
Data sources
Taxonomic authority follows Blanchard (1845). and composition are supported by ITIS, Catalogue of Life, GBIF, and BugGuide. databases.