Oryzaephilus genalis, is a species of silvan flat bark beetle native to India and Sri Lanka.[1]
Total length of the species is about 2.55 mm. Length of elytra is 1.67 mm. The species is closely resembles Oryzaephilus surinamensis. Antennal joints of 6 to 8 are elongated. Head with lateral sides of frons are slightly more elevated. Body elongated, slightly depressed. Dorsal surface is blackish brown covered with short, semi-erect, golden pubescence. In the head, there are two shallow depressions on frons. Vertex puncturation coarse and dense. Antenna moderately long and slender, with a larger scape. Prothorax is elongated and convex. Longitudinal carinae on pronotal disc normally elevated and longitudinal grooves are well-marked. Scutellum large and transverse. Elytral apex is slightly forked, where the setae projected posteriorly.[2]