''Caplothorax'' is a
genus
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...
of
sap beetle
The sap beetles, also known as Nitidulidae, are a family of beetles.
They are small (2–6 mm) ovoid, usually dull-coloured beetles, with knobbed antennae. Some have red or yellow spots or bands. They feed mainly on decaying vegetable matt ...
s.
Species
There are 11 species in the genus ''Caplothorax'':
* ''
Caplothorax brevipennis''
* ''
Caplothorax californicus''
* ''
Caplothorax funebris''
* ''
Caplothorax lugubris''
* ''
Caplothorax melanopterus''
* ''
Caplothorax rufiventris''
* ''
Caplothorax rufus''
* ''
Caplothorax sayi''
* ''
Caplothorax similaris''
* ''
Caplothorax viduatus''
* ''
Caplothorax yuccae''
References
Nitidulidae
Beetle genera
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