Euxestidae
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Euxestus
Euxestus is a genus of small beetles in the family Euxestidae, established by Wollaston in 1858. The genus comprises six described species distributed across tropical and subtropical regions. Members are characterized by their highly polished, smooth elytra. The genus is part of the superfamily Coccinelloidea within the diverse suborder Polyphaga.
Hypodacne
Hypodacne is a genus of beetles in the family Euxestidae, established by J.L. LeConte in 1876. The genus contains a single described species, H. punctata. These beetles are characterized by their well-polished, glossy appearance. The family Euxestidae was historically treated as part of Cerylonidae, and some sources still reflect this classification.
Hypodacne punctata
Hypodacne punctata is a small beetle species in the family Euxestidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1875. It belongs to a group of minute beetles often associated with fungi or decaying plant material. Records indicate a North American distribution, with confirmed presence in Ontario and Québec, Canada. The species remains poorly documented in scientific literature, with limited information available regarding its biology and ecology.