Scaphidema
L. Redtenbacher, 1848
Species Guides
1Scaphidema is a of darkling beetles ( Tenebrionidae) established by Redtenbacher in 1848. It belongs to the tribe Scaphidemini within the Diaperinae. The genus contains distributed across Europe, Japan, and North America. At least two species are recognized: Scaphidema aeneola (North America) and Scaphidema formosanum (Taiwan).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scaphidema: //ˌskæfɪˈdiːmə//
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Identification
Members of Scaphidema can be distinguished from other Diaperinae by tribal characteristics of Scaphidemini, though specific diagnostic features for the genus itself are not well documented in available sources. The genus name refers to a shield-like (scaphoid) body form typical of many diaperine beetles.
Distribution
Europe (including Denmark, Norway, Sweden), Japan, and Northern America. GBIF records confirm presence in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The Scaphidema formosanum is known from Taiwan.
Similar Taxa
- Other Diaperinae generaScaphidema shares placement with numerous other darkling beetle , but is distinguished by tribal assignment to Scaphidemini.
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Taxonomic placement
The is classified in the tribe Scaphidemini, which was established to accommodate genera with particular morphological characteristics within Diaperinae. The type and complete species inventory require further verification.