Key to subgenera of the genus Xylodes

(See also Bellés 1988a)

1 Last abdominal sternite of male with protuberant structure that is covered with pubescence. Pronotum and elytra entirely covered with fine, dense, recumbent pubescence, with velvety appearance............ Xylodes (Xylodes) Waterhouse, 1876

- The last abdominal sternite without special structures in both sexes. Pronotum and elytra with sparse, semierect, erect or scaly pubescence arranged into sparse stripes or spots....................................... Xylodes (Diegous) Pic, 1896