Brontinae

Guides

  • Dendrophagus

    Dendrophagus is a genus of beetles in the family Silvanidae, first described by Schönherr in 1809. The genus contains four recognized species distributed across the Holarctic region. Members of this genus are associated with woody habitats, reflecting their genus name derived from Greek roots meaning "tree-feeding."

  • Telephanus

    Telephanus is a genus of beetles in the family Silvanidae, first described by Erichson in 1846. The genus contains over 100 described species distributed primarily in the Americas, with records extending from North America through Central America to South America. Species in this genus are classified within the tribe Telephanini, subfamily Brontinae. The genus has been subject to taxonomic revision, with many species described by Grouvelle, Nevermann, and Sharp in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

  • Uleiota

    Uleiota is a genus of beetles in the family Silvanidae, first described by Latreille in 1797. The genus contains approximately 35 described species distributed across multiple continents. Members of this genus are classified within the subfamily Brontinae and tribe Brontini. The genus has been recorded from Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia, indicating a broad geographic distribution.