Ripiphorus
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Ripiphorinae
wedge-shaped beetles
Ripiphorinae is a subfamily of wedge-shaped beetles within Ripiphoridae, comprising at least 2 genera (Macrosiagon and Ripiphorus) and approximately 40 described species. Members exhibit hypermetamorphic development with free-living first instar larvae. The subfamily includes species with documented oceanic dispersal capabilities, as evidenced by Ripiphorus caboverdianus on Cape Verde.
Ripiphorus epinomiae
Ripiphorus epinomiae is a species of wedge-shaped beetle in the family Ripiphoridae, first described by Linsley and MacSwain in 1950. It belongs to a genus whose members are known for their unusual biology, including hypermetamorphic development and parasitic relationships with bees. The species is documented from North America, though detailed ecological information remains limited.
Ripiphorus neomexicanus
Ripiphorus neomexicanus is a species of wedge-shaped beetle in the family Ripiphoridae, a group known for their unusual life history involving hypermetamorphosis and parasitism of other insects. The species epithet "neomexicanus" suggests a geographic association with New Mexico, though the full distribution and biology of this species remain poorly documented. Like other members of Ripiphorus, this species likely exhibits the family's characteristic extreme sexual dimorphism and complex larval development. The genus Ripiphorus is among the most derived lineages within the Ripiphoridae, with adults typically active during summer months.