Rhysodinae
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Clinidium apertum allegheniense
Clinidium apertum allegheniense is a subspecies of wrinkled bark beetle described in 1975 by R.T. and J.R. Bell. It belongs to the subfamily Rhysodinae, a group of beetles highly specialized for life under bark and in decaying wood. The subspecies is part of the Arctoclinidium subgenus, which contains North American species. Like other rhysodines, it exhibits morphological adaptations for navigating tight spaces in wood-decaying habitats.
Clinidium sculptile
Carved Slope Beetle
Clinidium sculptile is a small ground beetle in the subfamily Rhysodinae, first described by Edward Newman in 1838. It is endemic to the eastern United States, with its range centered on the Appalachian region. The species has been documented in association with pitch pine and tulip tree.