The genus Tobochares belongs in the subfamily
Acidocerinae. It was first described by Short and García in 2007.[2] Since then, as more species are discovered in the seepages of the
Guiana Shield Region, there have been two additional papers describing several additional species.[3][4]
Description
Small beetles (1.5–2.6 mm), yellowish brown, orange brown to dark brown in coloration; eyes entire to emarginate; maxillary palps from short and slender to very short and stout. The elytral punctation and sculpture is highly variable in this genus. There is also variation in the shape of the male genitalia and wing development.[3][4] A complete diagnosis was presented by Girón and Short.[1]
Habitat
Most Tobochares are considered
seepage specialists. One species (Tobochares fusus) has been also collected in rotten fruits away from water sources.[1]
Species
Tobochares akoerio Girón and Short, 2021:
Suriname[4]
Tobochares arawak Girón and Short, 2021:
Guyana[4]
Tobochares anthonyae Girón and Short, 2021:
Venezuela[4]
Tobochares atures Girón and Short, 2021:
Venezuela[4]