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Lyctini
Powderpost beetles (tribe)
Lyctini is a tribe of wood-boring beetles within the family Bostrichidae, commonly known as powderpost beetles. Members are characterized by their ability to digest cellulose through symbiotic yeasts, enabling them to infest and damage seasoned hardwoods. The tribe includes economically significant pests such as species in the genus Lyctus. These beetles are distinguished from other Bostrichidae by their small size, cylindrical bodies, and reduced elytral declivity.
Xyloperthini
horned powder-post beetles
Xyloperthini is a tribe of horned powder-post beetles in the family Bostrichidae, established by Lesne in 1921. The tribe comprises more than 30 genera and approximately 140 described species. Members are characterized by antennal club and pronotal morphology that distinguish them from related tribes. The tribe includes economically significant wood-boring genera such as Xylopertha, Xylothrips, and Calophagus.