Introduction Characteristics References Introduction Rhyzodiastes is a diverse genus with 4 subgenera and 43 species. A key to the subgenera of Rhyzodiastes is available here . The elytron has less than six striae. The paramedian grooves are complete. The eyes and hind wings are reduced.
Most species have two spurs on middle and hind tibiae.
Dorsal aspect of head and pronotum of Rhyzodiastes liratus . References Bell, R. T. and J. R. Bell. Bell, R. T. and J. R. Bell. Bell, R. T. and J. R. Bell. Third Division Upper Tiau River.