Xanthopenthes is a genus of beetles in the family Elateridae. It was first described by Edmond Jean-Baptiste Fleutiaux in 1928.[1] Members of Xanthopenthes can be found in the Oriental Region[2] which includes parts of Southeast Asia and China. Several species in this genus have been described in recent years, highlighting its ongoing taxonomic interest and regional biodiversity significance.
Species of Xanthopenthes have been documented in South and Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, and India.[2]
Description
Species such as Xanthopenthes manettii, Xanthopenthes tamilensis, and Xanthopenthes viklundi are moderately shiny and covered in dense, yellow-fulvous pubescence.[2]
Xanthopenthes manettii is entirely yellow-brown
Xanthopenthes tamilensis is brownish
Xanthopenthes viklundi has a blackish head with yellow-ferruginous legs and antennae
They typically range from 8.0 to 15mm in length and 1.68 to 3.43mm in width, with bilaterally symmetric bodies.
Habitat
There is limited information available on the specific habitat of Xanthopenthes species. However, available observations indicate that these beetles are predominantly terrestrial. Observational records from GBIF and iNaturalist indicate that Xanthopenthes species are typically found on tree branches, within leaf litter, or at the base of trees.
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