Dryopidae - Dryopid Beetles

There is one species and genus recorded for Michigan, with another two species and one genus that may also likely be found based on their known regional distribution. This list is based on records at the UMMZ-Insect Division library and the Smithsonian (NMNH web page database).

Helichus Erichson, 1847

Helichus basalis LeConte, 1852 - NMNH (web page database)
Helichus fastigiatus (Say, 1824)
Helichus lithophilus (Germar, 1824) - UMMZ-Insect Division, NMNH (web page database)
Helichus striatus LeConte, 1852 - UMMZ-Insect Division, NMNH (web page database)

Pelonomus Erichson, 1847

Pelonomus obscurus LeConte - IL, IN, ON (widespread central/east)

Page created: November 08, 2002 - Last updated: April 9, 2006 (EB)