Genus Astaena Erichson, 1847

Astaena Erichson, 1847: 101 .

Temnostoma Blanchard, 1850: 84 .

Astaena – Frey 1973: 325 (identification key). — Evans 2003: 18 (checklist). — Evans & Smith 2005: 4 (checklist); 2007: 4 (checklist); 2009: 4 (checklist).

Temnostoma – Lacordaire 1856: 208 (synonymy).

Type species

Astaena tridentata Erichson, 1847 (by monotypy).

Diagnosis

Brown or reddish-brown coloration, mostly unicolored. Antennae with eight or nine antennomeres; antennal club with three antennomeres. Abdomen with a lateral carina.