title: Xylocoridea
text: # Xylocoridea
  
  Xylocoridea is a monotypic genus of exclusively European flower bugs in the tribe Cardiastethini, erected by Odo Reuter in 1876. The "xylo-" prefix indicates that these insects are associated with wood.
  
  ## Species
  
  The single species Xylocoridea brevipennis Reuter, 1876 is recorded from Europe including: France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy and the British Isles (mostly southern England). This species is commonly found under bark in deciduous and coniferous woodland, with recorded trees including: Pinus, Platanus and Tilia.
  
  