Phalacrus

Gimmel, Matthew L., 2013, <strong> Genus-level revision of the family Phalacridae (Coleoptera: Cucujoidea) </ strong>, Zootaxa 3605 (1), pp. 1-147 : 51

PHALACRUS -GROUP

Phalacrurida Leach 1815: 116 . Type genus: Phalacrus Paykull.

Diagnosis. This group may be recognized by the large scutellar shield, the shelflike frontoclypeus that is not emarginate over antennal insertions, the lack of divergent metaventral lines, aedeagus resting on its side in repose, metatarsomere I shorter than II, and lack of a protibial ctenidium.

Note. This is an extremely well-defined group based on adult characters. Its cohesion is further supported by a larval character unique among Coleoptera : the antennal sensorium is located on antennomere I rather than on antennomere II as in all other Phalacridae studied and all other Coleoptera .

Distribution and diversity. Ninety-six species, occurring throughout the range of Phalacridae .

Included genera (2). Phalacropsis Casey , Phalacrus Paykull.