Schizopodidae

Schizopodidae
Temporal range: Aptian–Recent
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Elateriformia
Superfamily: Buprestoidea
Family: Schizopodidae
LeConte, 1859

Schizopodidae is a family of beetles, in the large suborder Polyphaga. It was a subfamily until 1991, when it was elevated to family status.[1]

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. Buprestoidea 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:[2][3]

References

Wikispecies has information related to Schizopodidae.
  1. ^ Nelson, G. H. & C. L. Bellamy (1991). "A revision and phylogenetic re-evaluation of the family Schizopodidae (Coleoptera, Buprestoidea)". Journal of Natural History. 25: 985–1026. doi:10.1080/00222939100770651.
  2. ^ "Schizopodidae". Global Biodiversity Information Facility.
  3. ^ Bellamy, C. L. (2013). "Fossil Buprestoidea". A Checklist of World Buprestoidea.
  4. ^ Cai, C.; Ślipiński, A. & Huang, D. (2015). "First false jewel beetle (Coleoptera: Schizopodidae) from the Lower Cretaceous of China". Cretaceous Research. 52: 490–494.


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