Evolutionary Journal of the Linnean Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
Adaptive
zones
are
defined
as
ecological
opportunities
for
lineages
to
diversify.
Cucujoid
beetles
provide
a
unique
system
investigate
adaptive
zones,
specifically
the
interplay
between
factors
that
may
predict
diversity
and
mechanisms
such
competition
limit
diversification.
Using
taxon-rich,
time-calibrated
phylogeny
of
cucujoid
beetles,
we
report
clade
ages
in
conjunction
with
estimated
major
shifts
feeding
ecology
within
this
group.
With
these
ages,
calculate
delay
time-to-colonization
food
resources
compared
extant
each
We
uncovered
pattern
increased
lineage
novel
probably
devoid
from
other
beetles.
Neither
resource,
age
nor
beetle
were
able
species
groups.
Our
results
evidence
shifting
resource
first
is
strong
predictor
diversity.
Systematic Entomology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
49(3), P. 355 - 388
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
Abstract
Recent
progress
in
beetle
palaeontology
has
incited
us
to
re‐address
the
evolutionary
history
of
group.
The
Permian
†Tshekardocoleidae
had
elytra
that
covered
posterior
body
a
loose
tent‐like
manner.
formation
elytral
epipleura
and
tight
fit
abdomen
were
important
transformations
Middle
Permian,
resulting
tightly
enclosed
subelytral
space.
families
likely
associated
with
dead
wood
gymnospermous
trees.
end‐Permian
extinction
event
resulted
turnover
composition
faunas,
especially
decline
large‐bodied
wood‐associated
forms.
Adephaga
Myxophaga
underwent
first
wave
diversification
Triassic.
Polyphaga
are
very
rare
this
period.
suborder
occurs
Jurassic,
fossils
Elateriformia,
Staphyliniformia
Cucujiformia.
Cretaceous
fossil
record
been
tremendously
enriched
by
discovery
amber
inclusions.
Numerous
represent
all
major
polyphagan
lineages
also
remaining
suborders.
Improved
analytical
methods
for
documenting
placing
extinct
taxa
discussed.
Different
factors
have
played
role
beetles.
enormous
number
species
flowering
plants,
timing
patterns
phytophagous
indicate
angiosperm
radiation
macroevolution.
Moreover,
evolution
intimate
partnerships
symbionts
acquisition
novel
genes—obtained
from
fungi
bacteria
via
horizontal
gene
transfers—facilitated
use
plant
material
as
food
source
key
innovations
plant‐feeding
Systematic Entomology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 22, 2025
Abstract
Cucujiformia
forms
a
substantial
part
of
beetle
diversity;
however,
relationships
within
this
group
remain
unsettled.
We
used
large‐scale
phylogenomic
data
to
investigate
early
splits
the
Tenebrionoid
clade,
focusing
on
phylogenetic
positions
Lymexylidae
and
Ripiphoridae.
In
concert
with
previous
studies,
we
recovered
Lymexyloidea
as
sister
Tenebrionoidea,
clade
Ripiphoridae
+
Mordellidae
remaining
Tenebrionoidea.
Based
their
morphology
deep
divergence,
designate
‘mordelloid
clade’
for
Mordellidae.
contained
two
major
clades:
Lymexylidae,
subfamilies
Lymexylinae
Atractocerinae,
Hylecoetidae
sensu
novo
,
Hylecoetinae
Melittommatinae.
Contrary
molecular
found
be
monophyletic,
Ptilophorinae
or
Ripidiinae
all
clades.
Additionally,
studied
phylogeny
fossil
tenebrionoids,
establishing
following
new
families:
†Wuhuidae
fam.
nov
.,
†Bellimordellidae
†Mirimordellidae
.
Furthermore,
†Praemordellidae
stat.
(originally
subfamily
Mordellidae)
were
elevated
family
rank,
†Yakutiinae
subfam.
proposed
†
Angimordella
Bao
et
al.
was
transferred
from
Mordellinae
†Apotomourinae,
Primaevomordellida
Reynoldsiellini
Mordellini.
The
newly
classification
is
summarized
discussed,
family‐level
identification
keys
provided
taxa
in
clade’.
New
nomenclatural
changes
include
synonymies
Mordella
bimaculata
Fabricius
syn.
tricuspidata
Goeze
(now
Macrosiagon
Hentz)
Trigonodera
Dejean
Pelecotoides
Laporte,
earlier
authorship
Ctenidia
Laporte
(1833,
not
1840).
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: March 24, 2024
Gaining
the
ability
to
fly
actively
was
a
ground-breaking
moment
in
insect
evolution,
providing
an
unprecedented
advantage
over
other
arthropods.
Nevertheless,
active
flight
costly
innovation,
requiring
development
of
wings
and
muscles,
provision
sufficient
energetic
resources,
complex
control
system.
Although
wings,
budget
insects
have
been
intensively
studied
last
decades,
almost
nothing
is
known
regarding
flight-control
devices
many
crucial
groups,
especially
beetles
(Coleoptera).
Here,
we
conducted
phylogenetic-informed
analysis
flight-related
mechanosensors
28
species
bark
(Curculionidae:
Scolytinae,
Platypodinae),
economically
ecologically
important
group
characterized
by
striking
differences
dispersal
abilities.
The
results
indicated
that
beetle
apparatus
equipped
with
different
functional
types
mechanosensors,
including
strain-
flow-encoding
sensilla.
We
found
strong
effect
allometry
on
number
while
no
relative
wing
size
(a
proxy
investment)
identified.
Our
study
constitutes
first
step
understanding
drivers
constraints
evolution
Coleoptera,
beetles.
More
research,
quantitative
neuroanatomical
should
be
future.
Zootaxa,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5528(1), P. 17 - 37
Published: Oct. 22, 2024
Coleoptera
comprise
198
families
and
over
440,000
species
to
date,
of
which
143
35,000
are
known
in
China.
Of
these,
only
64
have
been
recorded
Guangdong
Province,
fewer
than
Hong
Kong.
To
investigate
the
insect
diversity
Guangdong,
numerous
specimens
were
collected
from
Nanling
Mountains
Greater
Bay
Area
using
various
methods,
200,000
assigned
families.
Thus,
a
preliminary
study
beetles
at
family-level
is
carried
out
based
on
examined
historical
records.
An
updated
checklist
beetle
increases
number
111,
Eupsilobiidae
for
first
time
China
new
species,
Eidoreus
haizhuensis
sp.
nov.
described
here,
demonstrating
importance
persistent
collecting
with
different
methods
diversity.
Habitus
images
most
occurring
provided.
And
records
compared
detail
published
records,
showing
that
more
may
potentially
be
found
requiring
further
field
work
taxonomists
working
niche
groups.
Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
291(2030)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
beetle
superfamily
Elateroidea
comprises
the
most
biodiverse
bioluminescent
insects
among
terrestrial
light-producing
animals.
Recent
exceptional
fossils
from
Mesozoic
era
and
phylogenomic
studies
have
provided
valuable
insights
into
origin
evolution
of
bioluminescence
in
elateroids.
However,
due
to
fragmentary
nature
fossil
record,
early
fireflies
(Lampyridae),
one
charismatic
lineages
insects,
remains
elusive.
Here,
we
report
discovery
second
firefly,
Flammarionella
hehaikuni
Cai,
Ballantyne
&
Kundrata
gen.
et
sp.
nov.,
Albian/Cenomanian
northern
Myanmar
(
ca
99
Ma).
Based
on
available
set
diagnostic
characters,
interpret
specimen
as
a
female
stem-group
Luciolinae.
possesses
deeply
impressed
oval
pits
apices
antennomeres
3–11,
representing
specialized
sensory
organs
likely
involved
olfaction.
light
organ
near
abdominal
apex
resembles
that
found
extant
lucioline
fireflies.
growing
record
lampyrids
provides
direct
evidence
stunning
displays
were
already
established
by
late
Mesozoic.
