Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Guérin-Méneville created a subgenus Dendrocharis for the group, in which he originally described as members of Galba. Later, Dendrocharis was elevated to genus level.
Explanation of Names
Dendrocharis Guérin-Méneville, 1843
Numbers
A world-wide group with approximately nine species known, with the greatest diversity in S.E. Asian region. Of those, two species are distributed in the Nearctic region.
Identification
The group is best identified by their form.
Key
1 Eltra even. Lateral sides of abdoninal sterna with evenly dispersed setae...................D. inexspectata Muona
1' Elytra uneven. Lateral side of abdominal sterna with patches of setae............D. flavicornis (Guérin-Méneville)
Range
Group is mainly distributed in the subtropical and tropical zones. The two species in the Nearctic region is present in the S.E. area of the U.S.
Habitat
Largely found in forested areas.
Season
Early March through the end of June.
Remarks
The group is closely related to Scopulifer from S.E. Asia, as well as Bossionus and Buckia, both from South America.
Print References
Muona, J. 2000. A Revision of the Nearctic Eucnemidae. Acta Zoologica Fennica. 212: 106 pp.
