Leptinus
Genus of beetles
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Leptinus is a genus of mammal-nest beetles in the family Leiodidae, sometimes referred to as "mouse nest beetles".[1] There are at least 3 described species in Leptinus.[2][3]
| Leptinus | |
|---|---|
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| Leptinus occidentamericanus | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Staphyliniformia |
| Family: | Leiodidae |
| Subfamily: | Platypsyllinae |
| Genus: | Leptinus Müller, 1817 |
Species
- Leptinus americanus LeConte, 1866
- Leptinus occidentamericanus Peck, 1982
- Leptinus orientamericanus Peck, 1982
