Lyreus
Aubé, 1861
Species Guides
1Lyreus is a of cylindrical bark beetles in the Zopheridae, established by Aubé in 1861. The genus contains at least three described distributed across different regions. Members are characterized by their elongated, cylindrical body form typical of bark beetles. The genus includes species described from the late 19th century to 2001, indicating ongoing taxonomic recognition.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lyreus: /ˈlaɪriəs/
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Distribution
The includes with described distributions: Lyreus subterraneus (originally described from Europe in 1861), Lyreus septemstriatus (described from Italy in 1991), and Lyreus alleni (described from the Neotropical region in 2001). Specific range boundaries for the genus as a whole remain undefined.
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Species Composition
The comprises three described : Lyreus subterraneus Aubé, 1861 (type species), Lyreus septemstriatus Fancello & Leo, 1991, and Lyreus alleni Ivie & Slipinski, 2001. The type species designation by Aubé establishes the morphological foundation for the genus.
Taxonomic History
The has remained within Zopheridae since its original description, with new added in 1991 and 2001. No taxonomic revisions or synonymies have been documented in the available sources.