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Schizopodidae

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Beetle

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Chalcodryidae, Cavognathidae, Smicripidae, Phycosecidae, Eulichadidae

Schizopodidae is a family of beetles, in the large suborder Polyphaga. It was a subfamily until 1991, when it was elevated to family status.

The family of Schizopodidae is a part of the superfamily, Buprestoidea, which is a member of the suborder of polyphaga beetles, defined by the coxa not being fused to the thorax. Bupretoidea contains bullet-shaped beetles, known for their distinctive metallic colors. Little is known about Schizopodidae, but the adults are often found clinging to plants.

The family contains the following genera:

  • Dystaxia LeConte, 1866
  • Electrapate Iablokoff-Khnzorian, 1962
  • Glyptoscelimorpha Horn, 1893
  • Mesoschizopus Cai et al., 2015
  • Schizopus LeConte, 1858
  • References

    Schizopodidae Wikipedia


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