Silvaninus is a genus of beetles belonging to the family Silvanidae, which is part of the order Coleoptera (the beetles). The genus was established by the entomologist Antoine Henri Grouvelle in 1912. Members of this genus are classified within the following taxonomic hierarchy:
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Infraorder: Cucujiformia
- Family: Silvanidae
- Genus: Silvaninus Grouvelle, 1912
Recognized Species
The genus currently comprises at least two described species:
- Silvaninus consors Sharp
- Silvaninus nitidus Grouvelle
These species are listed in taxonomic catalogs such as the Silvanidae Species List maintained by Texas A&M University and are indexed in global biodiversity databases including the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) and the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (IRMNG).
Biological and Ecological Notes
Silvaninus species are part of the silvanid flat bark beetles, a group characterized by elongated, flattened bodies adapted for living in leaf litter, under bark, or in stored product environments. Detailed ecological information specific to Silvaninus species is limited in the published literature, and further research may be required to elucidate their distribution, habitat preferences, and life history traits.
References
- Wikipedia contributors. “Silvaninus.” Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silvaninus.
- Joel Hallan’s Biology Catalog, Texas A&M University. “Silvanidae Species List.” Accessed 15 May 2012.
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). “Silvaninus.” https://www.gbif.org/species/4577902.
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (IRMNG). “Silvaninus nitidus (Grouvelle, 1889).” https://www.irmng.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=11598939.
This entry reflects current taxonomic consensus as of the latest available sources.