Eupsilobiidae
Family of beetles
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Eupsilobiidae is a family of beetles in the superfamily Coccinelloidea, formerly included within the family Endomychidae.[1] Most genera are restricted to the Neotropics, while the genus Eidoreus is found worldwide. They are fungivores, and have been observed living commensally in bee and ant nests.[2]
| Eupsilobiidae | |
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| Holotype specimen of Eidoreus politus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Superfamily: | Coccinelloidea |
| Family: | Eupsilobiidae Casey, 1895 |
| Genera | |
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See text | |
| Synonyms | |
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Eupsilobiinae | |