Lomechusa
Genus of beetles
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Lomechusa is a genus of beetles belonging to the family Staphylinidae.[1]
| Lomechusa | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Staphyliniformia |
| Family: | Staphylinidae |
| Genus: | Lomechusa Gravenhorst, 1806 |
The species of this genus are found in Europe and Japan.[1] At least one species (Lomechusa pubicollis) is a highly specialized myrmecophile.
Species:[1]
- Lomechusa atlantica (Koch, 1937)
- Lomechusa barbarae (Schilow, 1977)
- Lomechusa pubicollis (de Barneville, 1860)