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.
Notoxus
Hooded Antlike Flower Beetles
Notoxus is a large genus of ant-like beetles in the family Anthicidae, comprising approximately 300 species worldwide. Members are commonly known as "Hooded Antlike Flower Beetles" due to their pronounced pronotal hood structure and superficial resemblance to ants. The genus is taxonomically placed in the subfamily Notoxinae. Despite their ant-like appearance, they are beetles with complete metamorphosis. One species, Notoxus monoceros, has documented life cycle data in scientific literature.
Notoxus apicalis
Notoxus apicalis is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by LeConte in 1852. The species occurs in Central America and North America. Members of the genus Notoxus are commonly known as ant-like flower beetles due to their resemblance to ants in size, shape, and behavior. The specific epithet "apicalis" refers to a marking or feature at the apex, likely of the elytra or pronotum.
Notoxus bifasciatus
Notoxus bifasciatus is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by LeConte in 1847. The species is found in North America, with records from Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan) and the United States. Like other members of the genus Notoxus, it is commonly known as an ant-like flower beetle due to its resemblance to ants.
Notoxus calcaratus
monoceros beetle
Notoxus calcaratus is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae. It is distributed across Central America and North America. The species was described by Horn in 1884. As a member of the genus Notoxus, it possesses the characteristic elongated rostrum with a terminal antenna that defines this group of ant-like beetles.
Notoxus conformis
monoceros beetle
Notoxus conformis is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae. It is found in Central America and North America. The species belongs to a genus characterized by a distinctive horn-like projection on the pronotum.
Notoxus gelidus
monoceros beetle
Notoxus gelidus is a small ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Chandler in 1978. The species is known from Central America and North America. Like other members of the genus Notoxus, it possesses a distinctive forward-projecting horn on the pronotum, a characteristic feature of "monoceros beetles."
Notoxus haustrus
Notoxus haustrus is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. Members of the genus Notoxus are characterized by their elongated, narrow prothorax that projects forward into a distinct snout-like structure. The genus is diverse in North America, with many species found in arid and semi-arid regions. Like other anthicids, adults are typically found on flowers, foliage, or ground debris where they feed on pollen and small organic particles.
Notoxus lustrellus
Notoxus lustrellus is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Casey in 1895. It is one of approximately 300 described species in the genus Notoxus, commonly known as ant-like flower beetles. The species is known from North America. Members of the genus Notoxus are characterized by a distinctive forward-projecting horn on the pronotum, a trait that gives the group its common name 'monoceros beetles.'
Notoxus marginatus
Margined Ant-like Flower Beetle
Notoxus marginatus is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae. It occurs in Central America and North America, including Alberta, Canada. The species is commonly known as the Margined Ant-like Flower Beetle and is one of approximately 25 documented observations on iNaturalist.
Notoxus monodon
antlike flower beetle, monoceros beetle
Notoxus monodon is a small beetle in the family Anthicidae, commonly called the antlike flower beetle or monoceros beetle. It is one of many species in the genus Notoxus that share a distinctive elongated horn-like projection on the pronotum. The species is documented from North America, where it occurs in association with flowering vegetation. Like other anthicids, it exhibits ant-mimicking body proportions and movements.
Notoxus murinipennis
Mouse-winged Anthicid
Notoxus murinipennis is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, commonly known as the mouse-winged anthicid. The species occurs across Central America and North America. Members of the genus Notoxus are characterized by a distinctive forward-projecting horn on the pronotum, giving them their common name of monoceros beetles. This species was first described by J.E. LeConte in 1824.
Notoxus nevadensis
Notoxus nevadensis is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Casey in 1895. The species is found in North America. Very little specific information is available regarding its biology, ecology, or detailed distribution.
Notoxus nuperus
monoceros beetle
Notoxus nuperus is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by Horn in 1884. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. Two subspecies are recognized: Notoxus nuperus haustrus Chandler, 1978 and the nominate Notoxus nuperus nuperus Horn, 1884. Members of the genus Notoxus are commonly referred to as ant-like flower beetles due to their morphology and behavior.
Notoxus photus
Notoxus photus is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Chandler in 1978. It is distributed across Central America and North America. The genus Notoxus is characterized by an elongated, forward-projecting horn on the pronotum, a distinctive feature among anthicid beetles.
Notoxus planicornis
monoceros beetle
Notoxus planicornis is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, commonly referred to as a monoceros beetle. The species was described by LaFerté-Sénectère in 1849. It occurs in the Caribbean and North America, with 16 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Like other members of the genus Notoxus, it likely exhibits the characteristic elevated pronotum that gives these beetles their common name.
Notoxus robustus
Notoxus robustus is a species of ant-like flower beetle (family Anthicidae) described by Casey in 1895. The genus Notoxus is characterized by a distinctive forward-projecting snout or rostrum. Records indicate presence in North America, specifically British Columbia, Canada. The species epithet 'robustus' suggests relatively sturdy or substantial build compared to congeners.
Notoxus seminole
monoceros beetle
Notoxus seminole is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by Chandler in 1982. It belongs to the genus Notoxus, commonly known as monoceros beetles. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in published literature.
Notoxus serratus
Serrate Ant-like Flower Beetle
Notoxus serratus is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, commonly known as the Serrate Ant-like Flower Beetle. The species is recognized by its distinctive elongated snout bearing a single apical horn, a defining feature of the genus Notoxus. It occurs across North America and Central America.
Notoxus sparsus
Notoxus sparsus is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1859. Members of the genus Notoxus are characterized by a distinctive elongated rostrum with antennal insertions located near its tip, a trait that separates them from superficially similar ant-like beetles in other families. The species occurs in North America and Middle America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented. Like other anthicids, adults are likely active on the ground surface or in low vegetation.
Notoxus subtilis
monoceros beetle
Notoxus subtilis is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. The species belongs to a distinctive genus characterized by an elongated, forward-projecting process on the pronotum resembling a horn. It is distributed across North America with confirmed records from Canadian provinces including Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario.
Omonadus floralis
narrow-necked grain beetle, predator beetle
Omonadus floralis is an antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, commonly known as the narrow-necked grain beetle. The species has a broad geographic distribution spanning the Caribbean, Central America, North America, Oceania, and South America. A scientific study has documented data on its life cycle, though specific details are not fully accessible from available sources.
Pergetus
Pergetus is a genus of antlike flower beetles in the family Anthicidae, established by Casey in 1895 based on Eurygenius campanulatus LeConte, 1874. The genus currently contains at least two described species: Pergetus campanulatus and Pergetus wilati. A 1960 taxonomic revision redefined the genotype using both male and female characters and established the genus limits. Members of this genus are small beetles that superficially resemble ants in their morphology and movement.
Pergetus campanulatus
Pergetus campanulatus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. It was originally described as Eurygenius campanulatus by LeConte in 1874, then transferred to the genus Pergetus erected by Casey in 1895. The species is found in North America, with records from western Canada including Alberta and British Columbia.
Rastrogenius ambrosiaphilus
Rastrogenius ambrosiaphilus is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. The species epithet "ambrosiaphilus" suggests an association with ambrosia beetles (Scolytinae) or their fungal symbionts, though specific ecological relationships remain undocumented. It is known from a single iNaturalist observation, indicating it is rarely encountered or poorly sampled. As a member of Anthicidae, it belongs to a family of small, elongate beetles often found in association with decaying plant material and other insects.
Retocomus duboisi
Retocomus duboisi is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Abdullah in 1965. The genus Retocomus belongs to a group of small beetles characterized by their elongated, ant-like appearance. This species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Rilettius socius
Rilettius socius is a small beetle species in the family Anthicidae, described by Abdullah in 1964. Members of this family are commonly known as ant-like flower beetles due to their convergent resemblance to ants. The genus Rilettius is monotypic, containing only this species. Published information on its biology and ecology is extremely limited.
Salimuzzamania
Salimuzzamania is a genus of beetles in the family Anthicidae, established by Abdullah in 1968. The genus is currently marked as doubtful in taxonomic databases, indicating uncertainty regarding its validity or circumscription. It belongs to the order Coleoptera, which contains the largest number of described species among all orders of organisms. Very little information is available about this genus, with only a single observation recorded on iNaturalist.
Sapintus
Sapintus is a genus of antlike flower beetles in the family Anthicidae, established by Casey in 1895. The genus contains at least 13 described species distributed across North America and the Indo-Pacific region. Species exhibit taxonomic complexity, with recent revisions resolving synonymies and restoring previously synonymized species such as S. francoisi.
Sapintus caudatus
Sapintus caudatus is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Werner in 1962. Members of this genus are characterized by their elongated, ant-like appearance and relatively soft elytra compared to many other beetles. The species is known from North America, though detailed ecological and biological information remains limited in published literature.
Sapintus fulvipes
Tawny-legged Ant-like Flower Beetle
Sapintus fulvipes is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. It is found in the Caribbean and North America, with records from British Columbia. The species was described by LaFerté-Sénectère in 1847; Chandler (1999) determined the publication date of the original monograph to be May 1849.
Sapintus hispidulus
Sapintus hispidulus is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by Casey in 1895. It is a small beetle native to North and Middle America. The species is distinct from the clover root curculio (Sitona hispidulus), a weevil pest of alfalfa and clover, with which it shares only a specific epithet. Information specific to the biology and ecology of S. hispidulus is limited in published literature.
Sapintus pubescens
antlike flower beetle
Sapintus pubescens is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. It is native to North America, with records from Canada (New Brunswick, Ontario, Québec) and the United States. The species exhibits the characteristic compact, ant-like body form typical of the genus Sapintus. As with other members of Anthicidae, it likely occupies ground-level or low vegetation habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Sapintus pusillus
Sapintus pusillus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, found in North America. The species was described by LaFerté-Sénectère in 1847. Members of the genus Sapintus are characterized by their ant-like appearance and compact body form. Distribution records indicate presence in Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia) and the broader North American region.
Squamanotoxus
Squamanotoxus is a genus of monoceros beetles in the family Anthicidae. The genus contains three described species distributed in North America. These beetles belong to a group commonly known as ant-like flower beetles due to their resemblance to ants.
Squamanotoxus elegans
monoceros beetle
Squamanotoxus elegans is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by LeConte in 1875. It belongs to the genus Squamanotoxus within the beetle order Coleoptera. The species is known to occur in North America. As with other members of Anthicidae, it is a small beetle, though specific ecological details remain limited in published sources.
Stereopalpus
antlike flower beetles
Stereopalpus is a genus of antlike flower beetles (family Anthicidae) comprising approximately 11 described species. The genus was established by LaFerté-Sénectère in 1849, with Stereopalpus mellyi as the type species. Species in this genus are distributed across North America, with records from both the United States and Canada. Like other anthicids, members of this genus exhibit ant-mimetic morphology.
Stereopalpus pruinosus
Stereopalpus pruinosus is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by LeConte in 1874. It is a small beetle species found in North America. The genus Stereopalpus belongs to a family of beetles commonly known as ant-like flower beetles due to their resemblance to ants in both form and behavior. Very little specific information is documented about the biology or ecology of this particular species.
Stricticomus
Stricticomus is a genus of small beetles in the family Anthicidae, commonly known as ant-like flower beetles. The genus was established by Maurice Pic in 1894 and contains multiple species distributed across three continents. Members of this genus are characterized by their compact, ant-mimicking body form typical of the family. The genus has been recorded from Eurasia, Madagascar, and North America based on specimen collections and observations.
Stricticomus tobias
Double-dotted Anthicid
Stricticomus tobias is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. The species is currently classified as a synonym of Stricticollis tobias in some taxonomic databases, reflecting ongoing taxonomic revision in this group. Records indicate presence in Brazil (Distrito Federal, São Paulo), Belgium, and Canada (Québec). The common name "Double-dotted Anthicid" suggests a distinctive pattern of markings, though detailed morphological descriptions are limited in available sources.
Tanarthrus
Tanarthrus is a genus of antlike flower beetles in the family Anthicidae, established by LeConte in 1851. The genus comprises approximately 15 described species. Members of this genus exhibit the characteristic ant-mimicking morphology typical of Anthicidae, with an elongated, narrow body form and constricted waist. These beetles are generally small and inhabit diverse terrestrial environments. Specific ecological details for the genus remain poorly documented in published literature.
Tanarthrus andrewsi
antlike flower beetle
Tanarthrus andrewsi is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Chandler in 1984. The species is known from North America. Members of the genus Tanarthrus are characterized by their compact, ant-like body form, an adaptation common in this family of beetles.
Tanarthrus salicola
Tanarthrus salicola is a species of antlike flower beetle described by LeConte in 1875. It belongs to the family Anthicidae, a group of small beetles commonly known as antlike flower beetles due to their resemblance to ants. The species is known from North America, with records from Saskatchewan, Canada.
Vacusus
Vacusus is a genus of antlike flower beetles in the family Anthicidae, established by Casey in 1895. The genus comprises approximately six described species distributed across the Americas, including North America, the Caribbean, and Central America. Members of this genus exhibit the characteristic ant-mimicking morphology typical of Anthicidae, with elongated bodies and pronotal constrictions that create a superficial resemblance to ants. The genus has accumulated over 950 observations on iNaturalist, indicating moderate documentation of its species in the field.
Vacusus formicetorum
Saskatchewan Ant-like Flower Beetle
Vacusus formicetorum is a small beetle species in the family Anthicidae, commonly known as the Saskatchewan Ant-like Flower Beetle. It is one of the few documented species in the genus Vacusus. The species was described by Wasmann in 1894 and appears to have a restricted distribution in western Canada. Very little is known about its biology or ecology.
Vacusus nigritulus
Vacusus nigritulus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. It was described by LeConte in 1851. The species is found in North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada.
Vacusus vicinus
Common Anthicid
Vacusus vicinus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. It has a broad geographic distribution spanning the Caribbean, Central America, North America, Oceania, and South America. The species is commonly encountered, with over 600 observations documented on iNaturalist.