Scaphidemini
Reitter, 1922
Genus Guides
1Scaphidemini is a tribe of darkling beetles (Tenebrionidae) within the Diaperinae. The tribe was established by Reitter in 1922. Members of this tribe are small to medium-sized beetles with approximately 480 observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating moderate but not extensive documentation. The tribe includes multiple , though specific composition varies by classification system.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scaphidemini: /skæfɪˈdɛmɪˌnaɪ/
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Taxonomic note
Scaphidemini is placed in the Diaperinae, though the classification of tribes within Tenebrionidae has undergone revision. The authorship and date (Reitter, 1922) reflect the original establishment of this tribal name.