See text Praelateriidae Dolin, 1973 The Cerophytidae are a family of beetles belonging to Elateroidea.

Larvae are associated with rotting wood, on which they are presumed to feed.

[1] The family contains over 20 species in five genera, primarily distributed in the New World, but also in Eurasia and Africa.

17 fossil species in 7 genera are known extending to the Early Jurassic.

[2] Like some other elateroids, the adults are capable of clicking.