Anthicidae
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Acanthinus
antlike flower beetles
Acanthinus is a genus of antlike flower beetles in the family Anthicidae. The genus contains over 30 described species, though some sources cite approximately 12. These beetles are characterized by their ant-like appearance and association with flowers.
Acanthinus argentinus
Acanthinus argentinus is a small beetle in the family Anthicidae (ant-like flower beetles). The species was originally described from South America and has been documented undergoing northward range expansion into the southern United States. As a member of Anthicidae, it is likely associated with vegetation and decaying plant material, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Acanthinus clavicornis
antlike flower beetle
Acanthinus clavicornis is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Champion in 1890. The species is characterized by its small size and ant-like appearance, a common trait among anthicid beetles. It occurs in Central America and North America, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Acanthinus exilis
antlike flower beetle
Acanthinus exilis is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by LaFerté-Sénectère in 1849. It is found in North America. The species belongs to a genus of small beetles commonly known as antlike flower beetles due to their resemblance to ants.
Acanthinus myrmecops
Acanthinus myrmecops is an antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Casey in 1895. The species is native to North America. Members of this genus exhibit morphological adaptations resembling ants, a common trait among anthicid beetles. The specific epithet 'myrmecops' reflects this ant-like appearance.
Acanthinus scitulus
antlike flower beetle
Acanthinus scitulus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, characterized by its small, elongated body form that mimics ants. The species has been documented across a broad geographic range spanning the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. First described by LeConte in 1852, it belongs to a genus known for its ant-mimicking morphology and flower beetle habits.
Acanthinus spinicollis
Acanthinus spinicollis is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. It has been recorded across a broad geographic range spanning the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. The species was described by LaFerté-Sénectère in 1849. Like other members of Anthicidae, it exhibits a compact body form and ant-like appearance.
Amblyderus granularis
Amblyderus granularis is a small antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, characterized by its compact body form and granular surface texture. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1850 and is known from eastern North America. Like other members of Anthicidae, it exhibits morphological convergence with ants, including an elongated pronotum and constricted body segments.
Amblyderus parviceps
Amblyderus parviceps is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Casey in 1895. It is distributed across Central America and North America. The species belongs to a family commonly known as antlike flower beetles due to their resemblance to ants in form and behavior. Like other members of Anthicidae, it is likely associated with flowers and vegetation, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Anisotria shooki
Anisotria shooki is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. The genus Anisotria is small and poorly documented, with limited published information available. This species was described based on specimen material, though specific details regarding its biology remain largely unreported. It belongs to a family of beetles commonly associated with dry, sandy, or disturbed habitats.
Anthicus dilaticollis
Anthicus dilaticollis is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by Champion in 1890. The species is characterized by its broadened pronotum, as indicated by its specific epithet 'dilaticollis' (from Latin 'dilatus' meaning broadened and 'collis' meaning neck, referring to the pronotum). It occurs in Central America and North America, though detailed natural history information remains limited.
Anthicus ephippium
antlike flower beetle
Anthicus ephippium is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. It is distributed across Central America, North America, and Oceania, with records from Canada (Alberta and British Columbia) confirming its presence in northern temperate regions. The species belongs to a family of small beetles commonly associated with flowers and vegetation.
Anthicus falli
Anthicus falli is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Werner in 1964. The species is documented from North America and Middle America, though detailed biological information remains limited. Like other members of the genus Anthicus, it likely inhabits dry, sandy, or disturbed habitats where it may be found under debris or in association with vegetation. The family Anthicidae is characterized by their elongated, ant-like appearance and generally small size.
Anthicus ictericus
Anthicus ictericus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. It was described by LaFerté-Sénectère in 1849. The species is known from North America. Members of this family are commonly called antlike flower beetles due to their resemblance to ants.
Anthicus lecontei
Leconte's Antlike Flower Beetle
Anthicus lecontei is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. The species is found in Central America and North America, with distribution records from Alberta, Canada to Middle America. As an anthicid beetle, it exhibits the characteristic ant-like appearance common to this family. Published observations of this species remain limited.
Anthicus lutulentus
antlike flower beetle
Anthicus lutulentus is a species of antlike flower beetle described by Casey in 1895. The species belongs to the family Anthicidae, a group of small beetles that often mimic ants in appearance and behavior. It has been recorded across North America and Central America, with observations spanning from Canada (Alberta) through the United States to Middle America. The species is one of approximately 28 documented observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is not frequently encountered by naturalists.
Anthicus maritimus
antlike flower beetle
Anthicus maritimus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by LeConte in 1851. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. Like other members of the genus Anthicus, it exhibits the characteristic ant-like appearance that gives the group its common name. The specific epithet 'maritimus' suggests an association with coastal or maritime environments, though the precise habitat preferences remain poorly documented.
Anthicus nanus
Anthicus nanus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1851. The species exhibits the characteristic compact body form and ant-mimicking appearance typical of the genus Anthicus. It occurs across a broad geographic range spanning temperate and subtropical regions of North America and Central America.
Anthicus rufulus
Anthicus rufulus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It is found in North America. Like other members of Anthicidae, it exhibits ant-mimicry in its body form and movement patterns.
Cyclodinus
antlike flower beetles
Cyclodinus is a genus of antlike flower beetles in the family Anthicidae, established by Mulsant & Rey in 1866. The genus contains more than 40 described species. Members of this genus exhibit the characteristic ant-mimicking morphology typical of Anthicidae, with narrow, elongate bodies and antennae that contribute to their resemblance to ants. The genus has been documented across parts of Europe including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Cyclodinus californicus
Cyclodinus californicus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by LaFerté-Sénectère in 1849. Despite its specific epithet suggesting a California origin, the species has a broader distribution across the Caribbean, Central America, and North America. The genus Cyclodinus belongs to a family of small beetles commonly known as antlike flower beetles due to their resemblance to ants. Information on the biology and ecology of this particular species remains limited.
Cyclodinus mono
Cyclodinus mono is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Chandler in 2005. The species epithet 'mono' suggests a connection to Mono Basin or Mono County in California, though this association requires confirmation. As a member of Anthicidae, it belongs to a family of small beetles commonly known as ant-like flower beetles due to their resemblance to ants. The species is recorded from North America and Middle America according to GBIF data.
Duboisius
Duboisius is a genus of antlike flower beetles in the family Anthicidae, established by Abdullah in 1961. The genus contains five described species distributed in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. These beetles are characterized by their ant-mimicking morphology, a common trait within Anthicidae. The genus name honors an individual, following the taxonomic convention of patronymic nomenclature.
Duboisius arizonensis
Duboisius arizonensis is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. The species is found in Central America and North America. As a member of the Anthicidae family, it exhibits the characteristic ant-like appearance typical of this group of beetles, with an elongated body form and narrow pronotum that creates a constriction resembling an ant's petiole.
Duboisius barri
Duboisius barri is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Abdullah in 1964. It belongs to a genus of small beetles characterized by their elongated, ant-like appearance. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in available literature.
Eurygeniinae
antlike flower beetles
Eurygeniinae is a subfamily of antlike flower beetles within the family Anthicidae, established by J.L. LeConte in 1862. The subfamily comprises approximately 12 genera and more than 50 described species. Members of this group are small beetles that exhibit morphological and behavioral convergence with ants, a characteristic shared with other Anthicidae.
Euvacusus coloradanus
Euvacusus coloradanus is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Casey in 1904. The species is known from western and central Canada, with records from Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. Members of the genus Euvacusus are small beetles characterized by their compact, ant-like appearance and association with ground-level habitats. Specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Formicilla
antlike flower beetles
Formicilla is a genus of antlike flower beetles in the family Anthicidae. The genus contains at least three described species distributed across Central and North America. Members of this genus are characterized by their ant-mimicking morphology, a common trait within the Anthicidae family. The genus was established by LeConte in 1851.
Formicilla munda
antlike flower beetle
Formicilla munda is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by LeConte in 1852. The species occurs in both Central America and North America. Like other members of Anthicidae, it exhibits morphological adaptations resembling ants, a form of protective mimicry. The family is commonly known as antlike flower beetles due to this characteristic appearance.
Ischalia costata
broad-hipped flower beetle
Ischalia costata is a species of broad-hipped flower beetle in the family Anthicidae (sometimes historically placed in Ischaliidae). It is found in North America, with records from Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario) and the United States. The species was described by LeConte in 1866.
Ischyropalpus
Ischyropalpus is a genus of antlike flower beetles in the family Anthicidae, comprising approximately 15 described species. Members of this genus were historically characterized as myrmecophilous (ant-associated), though at least one species, I. nitidulus, has been documented as a predator of mites in pine ecosystems. The genus exhibits a notable ecological flexibility, with species occupying both ant-associated and free-living predatory niches.
Ischyropalpus cochisei
antlike flower beetle
Ischyropalpus cochisei is a small antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, measuring 2.5–3.2 mm. The species was described by Werner in 1973 and is named for its type locality at Cochise Stronghold in Arizona. It occurs across western North America from southwestern Canada through the western United States to Mexico.
Ischyropalpus nitidulus
antlike flower beetle
Ischyropalpus nitidulus is a small antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, measuring 2.6–3.3 mm in length. The species is widespread across North America from northern Mexico to southern Canada, with a notable absence from the southeastern United States. It has been documented as a predator of mites associated with Monterey pine.
Ischyropalpus occidentalis
antlike flower beetle
Ischyropalpus occidentalis is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. The species measures 2.4–2.8 mm in length. It occurs from Central America northward through Mexico to the southwestern United States. Like other members of Anthicidae, it exhibits an ant-mimicking appearance and behavior.
Ischyropalpus pinalicus
Ischyropalpus pinalicus is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by Casey in 1895. The species is known from limited records in North America and Middle America, with very few documented observations. As with other members of Anthicidae, it is likely a small, elongate beetle with ant-like appearance, though specific biological details remain poorly documented. The genus Ischyropalpus contains species associated with various terrestrial habitats, but detailed studies of I. pinalicus are lacking.
Leptanthicus
Leptanthicus is a monotypic genus of antlike flower beetles in the family Anthicidae, containing a single described species, L. staphyliniformis. The genus was established by Werner in 1958. Members of this genus exhibit the characteristic ant-like morphology common to Anthicidae, including an elongated body and pronotal constriction that creates a narrow 'waist.'
Leptanthicus staphyliniformis
Leptanthicus staphyliniformis is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Werner in 1958. The species epithet refers to its resemblance to rove beetles of the genus Staphylinus. Very few records exist for this species, with only one observation documented on iNaturalist. Members of the genus Leptanthicus are characterized by their elongate, slender body form and reduced elytra that expose multiple abdominal segments.
Leptoremus argenteus
Leptoremus argenteus is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Casey in 1904. This small beetle belongs to a genus characterized by compact, ant-mimicking body forms. The species is known from North America, though detailed ecological and biological information remains limited in published sources.
Macratria
Macratria brunnea
antlike flower beetle
Macratria brunnea is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. It is found in Central America and North America. The species was described by Casey in 1895.
Macratria confusa
antlike flower beetle
Macratria confusa is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by LeConte in 1855. It is found in North America, with recorded observations in Ontario and Québec, Canada. The genus Macratria belongs to the subfamily Macratriinae, a group of small beetles characterized by their ant-like appearance.
Macratria murina
Macratria murina is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by Fabricius in 1801. The species is found in North America. As a member of Anthicidae, it belongs to a family of small beetles commonly known for their ant-like appearance and flower-visiting habits. The genus Macratria contains multiple species distributed primarily in North America.
Macratriinae
antlike flower beetles
Macratriinae is a subfamily of antlike flower beetles (family Anthicidae) established by LeConte in 1862. The subfamily contains at least two genera: Macratria Newman, 1838 and Thambospasta Werner, 1974. Species diversity is concentrated in tropical regions, with significant representation in the Papuan Region, Wallacea, and the Americas. Recent taxonomic work has substantially expanded the known species count, with over 30 described species recognized.
Malporus
Malporus is a genus of antlike flower beetles (family Anthicidae) containing at least four described species. Members of this genus exhibit the characteristic ant-mimicking body form common to many Anthicidae, with a narrow waist-like constriction between the pronotum and elytra. The genus was established by Casey in 1895 and includes both widespread North American species and more recently described taxa.
Malporus cinctus
antlike flower beetle
Malporus cinctus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1824. The species is found in North America, with records from Canadian provinces including Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. Antlike flower beetles in this family are generally small, elongated beetles that often exhibit ant-mimicking morphology and behavior. Very little specific biological information is documented for this particular species.
Malporus formicarius
Malporus formicarius is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada including Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. The species is characterized by its ant-like morphology, a trait common among anthicid beetles. It is not a significant agricultural pest and should not be confused with Cylas formicarius, the sweetpotato weevil.
Mastoremus
Mastoremus is a genus of small beetles in the family Anthicidae, described by Casey in 1895. Members of this genus are part of the ant-like flower beetle group, characterized by their compact bodies and relatively long legs. The genus is recognized within the diverse Anthicidae family, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in available literature.
Mecynotarsus
monoceros beetles
Mecynotarsus is a genus of anthicid beetles comprising approximately 19 described species. At least one species, M. tenuipes, is specialized for life in sandy substrates and possesses a large pronotal horn used for digging and locomotion in loose sand. The genus belongs to the family Anthicidae, commonly known as ant-like flower beetles or monoceros beetles.
Mecynotarsus candidus
monoceros beetle
Mecynotarsus candidus is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1875. The species occurs in Central America and North America, with records including the Canadian province of Alberta. As a member of Anthicidae, it belongs to a family commonly known as ant-like flower beetles, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Notoxinae
Monoceros beetles
Notoxinae is a subfamily of beetles in the family Anthicidae, commonly known as monoceros beetles. Members of this group are small, elongate beetles with distinctive antennal morphology. The subfamily was established by Stephens in 1829 and contains multiple genera distributed across various regions. These beetles are part of the diverse Tenebrionoidea superfamily, which includes many fungus-feeding and detritivorous species.