Schizopodidae
Introduction '''Schizopodidae''' is a family of beetles, in the large suborder Polyphaga. It was a subfamily until 1991, when it was elevated to family status.The family of Schizopodidae is a part of the superfamily, Buprestoidea, which is a member of the suborder of polyphaga beetles, defined by the coxa not being fused to the thorax. Buprestoidea contains bullet-shaped beetles, known for their distinctive metallic colors. Little is known about Schizopodidae, but the adults are often found clinging to plants.The family contains the following genera:* ''Dystaxia'' LeConte, 1866* †''Electrapate'' Iablokoff-Khnzorian, 1962 Baltic amber, Eocene* ''Glyptoscelimorpha'' Horn, 1893* †''Mesoschizopus'' Cai et al., 2015 Yixian Formation, China, Early Cretaceous (Aptian)* ''Schizopus'' LeConte, 1858
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