schizopodid

Noun

 * 1)  Any beetle in the family ; a false jewel beetle.
 * 2) * 2002, G. H. Nelson, C. L. Bellamy, 40. Schizopodidae LeConte 1861, Ross H. Arnett, Jr., Michael C. Thomas, Paul E. Skelley, J. Howard Frank (editors), American Beetles, Volume 2, Taylor & Francis (CRC Press), page 95,
 * The body of adult schizopodids is somewhat to very stout and strongly convex.
 * 1) * 2006, Arthur V. Evans, James N. Hogue, Field Guide to Beetles of California,, page 123,
 * Schizopodid beetles or false jewel beetles are similar to metallic wood-boring beetles or jewel beetles (Buprestidae) but are distinguished by the deeply bilobed fourth tarsal segment of the adults.
 * 1) * 2021, Arthur V. Evans, Beetles of Western North America,, unnumbered page,
 * Schizopodids are typically found feeding on spring-blooming desert flowers, clinging to dry grasses or on foliage of oaks  and junipers.
 * Schizopodids are typically found feeding on spring-blooming desert flowers, clinging to dry grasses or on foliage of oaks  and junipers.

Usage notes

 * The synonym was rendered obsolete following a 1991 review which promoted the subfamily  to family status.
 * Usage of the synonym is likely a logical consequence of the move (Schizopinae had been classified within the jewel beetle family, ).

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