Scraptiidae
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Allopoda
Allopoda is a genus of false flower beetles in the family Scraptiidae, established by LeConte in 1866. The genus contains three described species: Allopoda arizonica, Allopoda californica, and Allopoda lutea. These beetles are found in western North America. The genus belongs to the tribe Allopodini, which is named after it.
Allopodini
Allopodini is a tribe of small beetles within the family Scraptiidae, established by Franciscolo in 1964. These insects belong to the superfamily Tenebrionoidea and are part of the diverse beetle fauna of the order Coleoptera. Members of this tribe are classified within the subfamily Scraptiinae, a group commonly known as false flower beetles or scraptiid beetles. The tribe encompasses multiple genera of generally small, inconspicuous beetles.
Anaspidinae
Anaspidinae is a subfamily of beetles in the family Scraptiidae, established by Mulsant in 1856. Members of this group are small, inconspicuous beetles that have received limited dedicated study. The subfamily is distinguished from the other scraptiid subfamily, Scraptiinae, by several morphological features. Anaspidinae is predominantly distributed in the Palearctic region, with some representation in other parts of the world.
Anaspis atrata
Black False Flower Beetle
Anaspis atrata is a species of false flower beetle in the family Scraptiidae, described by Champion in 1891. It is known from North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan) and the United States. The common name "Black False Flower Beetle" refers to its dark coloration. Like other members of Scraptiidae, it belongs to a group sometimes treated as a subfamily of Melyridae (soft-winged flower beetles).
Anaspis duryi
Anaspis duryi is a species of false flower beetle in the family Scraptiidae, described by Liljeblad in 1945. The species is known from North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada. Like other members of the genus Anaspis, it is a small beetle associated with flowers and vegetation. The family Scraptiidae is commonly referred to as false flower beetles due to their superficial resemblance to true flower beetles (family Melyridae).
Anaspis flavipennis
Yellow-winged False Flower Beetle
Anaspis flavipennis is a species of false flower beetle in the family Scraptiidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada including British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick. The common name "Yellow-winged False Flower Beetle" refers to the yellow coloration of its wings.
Anaspis nigrina
Anaspis nigrina is a species of false flower beetle in the family Scraptiidae, first described by Csiki in 1915. The species is recorded from North America with specific occurrence data from British Columbia, Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia in Canada. Members of the genus Anaspis are commonly associated with flowers and vegetation, though species-specific biology for A. nigrina remains poorly documented.
Anaspis sericea
Anaspis sericea is a species of false flower beetle in the family Scraptiidae, first described by Mannerheim in 1843. The species is known from North America, with records from Alaska, United States and British Columbia, Canada. False flower beetles in this family are generally small, inconspicuous beetles often associated with flowers and decaying vegetation.
Canifa
false flower beetles
Canifa is a genus of false flower beetles in the family Scraptiidae, established by LeConte in 1866. The genus contains at least four described species distributed in North America. Members of this genus are small beetles associated with decaying plant material and fungi.
Canifa pallipes
Canifa pallipes is a species of false flower beetle in the family Scraptiidae. It is found in North America, with records from multiple Canadian provinces including British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick. The species was first described by Melsheimer in 1846. As a member of Scraptiidae, it belongs to a family of small beetles commonly associated with decaying plant matter and fungi.
Diclidia
A genus of false flower beetles in the family Scraptiidae. The genus contains approximately 11 described species, primarily distributed in western North America and Mexico. Species were described primarily by Liljeblad between 1918 and 1945.
Diclidia spinea
A species of false flower beetle in the family Scraptiidae, described by Liljeblad in 1945. Records indicate presence in North America, though detailed ecological information remains limited. The species belongs to a small genus within a family of beetles often associated with decaying vegetation and fungal habitats.
Pectotoma
false flower beetles
Pectotoma is a genus of false flower beetles in the family Scraptiidae, established by Hatch in 1965. The genus contains a single described species, Pectotoma hoppingi. Members of this genus belong to a small family of beetles often associated with flowers and decaying vegetation.
Pectotoma hoppingi
Pectotoma hoppingi is a species of false flower beetle in the family Scraptiidae. Described by Hatch in 1965, this species belongs to a small family of beetles often associated with decaying wood and fungal habitats. Records indicate presence in western Canada, specifically Alberta and British Columbia. The genus Pectotoma contains relatively few described species, and members of Scraptiidae are generally small, inconspicuous beetles that are poorly studied compared to related families.
Pentaria
Pentaria is a genus of false flower beetles in the family Scraptiidae, established by Mulsant in 1856. The genus contains approximately nine described species. Members of this genus are classified within the subfamily Anaspidinae and tribe Pentariini. As scraptiid beetles, they belong to a group commonly associated with flowers and decaying plant material.
Pentaria bicolor
Pentaria bicolor is a species of false flower beetle in the family Scraptiidae, first described by Liljeblad in 1918. The genus Pentaria belongs to a small family of beetles historically associated with flowers and decaying vegetation. Information specific to this species is limited in available sources.
Pentaria dispar
false flower beetle
Pentaria dispar is a species of false flower beetle in the family Scraptiidae. It is native to North America. The species belongs to a small family of beetles commonly known as false flower beetles or scraptiids, which are typically associated with decaying wood and fungal habitats.
Pentaria fuscula
Pentaria fuscula is a small beetle species in the family Scraptiidae, described by LeConte in 1862. The species is known from western North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada. It belongs to the genus Pentaria, which comprises small, inconspicuous beetles often associated with decaying plant matter. Very little published information exists on the specific biology of this species.
Pentaria trifasciata
Three-banded False Flower Beetle
Pentaria trifasciata is a species of false flower beetle in the family Scraptiidae. It occurs in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia) and the United States. The common name refers to the three-banded pattern on the elytra. As a member of Scraptiidae, it belongs to a family of small beetles often associated with flowers and decaying vegetation.
Pentariini
Pentariini is a tribe of small beetles in the family Scraptiidae, subfamily Anaspidinae. Members are commonly known as false flower beetles. The tribe was established by Franciscolo in 1954. Pentariini species are primarily found in the Old World tropics and subtropics.
Scraptia
false flower beetles
Scraptia is a genus of false flower beetles in the family Scraptiidae, comprising more than 20 described species. The genus was established by Latreille in 1806 and is distributed primarily in the western Palaearctic region, with records from Scandinavia, Turkey, and Greece. Recent taxonomic work has clarified nomenclatural issues, including synonymies and lectotype designations for several species. The genus is part of the superfamily Tenebrionoidea within the suborder Polyphaga.
Scraptia sericea
false flower beetle
Scraptia sericea is a species of false flower beetle in the family Scraptiidae, first described by Melsheimer in 1846. It is found in North America, with records from Québec, Canada. The species belongs to a small family of beetles commonly known as false flower beetles due to their superficial resemblance to members of the family Melyridae.
Scraptiini
Scraptiini is a tribe of small beetles within the family Scraptiidae, commonly known as false flower beetles. Members are characterized by their compact body form and association with decaying plant material. The tribe was established by Gistel in 1848 and contains multiple genera distributed across temperate regions. These beetles are part of the superfamily Tenebrionoidea and are often encountered in moist, decaying wood or fungal habitats.