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Steninae
Stenus sp.
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Coleoptera
Family:
Staphylinidae
Subfamily:
Steninae

MacLeay, 1825
Genera

Steninae is a subfamily of Staphylinidae.[1]

Anatomy

  • Antennae interested on vertex between eyes.
  • Eyes very large.
  • Tarsi 5-5-5.

Ecology

  • Habitat: damp areas near streams.
  • Collection method: hand collection, sweep net, sifting leaf litter near streams.
  • Biology: specialized predators of Collembola.

Systematics

Two genera, Dianous (2 spp.) and Stenus (167 spp.) in North America.

  • Dianous sp.
    Dianous sp.
  • Stenus comma
    Stenus comma
  • Stenus sp.
    Stenus sp.
  • Stenus impressus

References

  1. ^ Newton, A. F., Jr., M. K. Thayer, J. S. Ashe, and D. S. Chandler. 2001. 22. Staphylinidae Latreille, 1802. p. 272–418. In: R. H. Arnett, Jr., and M. C. Thomas (eds.). American beetles, Volume 1. CRC Press; Boca Raton, Florida. ix + 443 p.
Wikispecies has information related to Steninae.
  • Steninae at Bugguide.net. [1]
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