Osoriinae

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Phylum:Arthropoda
Class:Insecta
Suborder:Polyphaga
Osoriinae
Osorius latipes
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Staphyliniformia
Family: Staphylinidae
Subfamily: Osoriinae
Erichson, 1839
Genera

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The Osoriinae are a subfamily of beetles in the family Staphylinidae, the rove beetles. They are found mainly in tropical and subtropical regions.[1]

The abdomen is flattened and has parallel sides. A suture along each side or the abdomen may be made up of fused plates.[2]

Biology

Little is known about the biology of this subfamily. Species may be found in leaf litter, under bark, or in ant nests. They are detritivores and fungivores.[2]

Systematics

Eleusis pallida
Nacaeus tenuis
Thoracophorus costalus
Renardia sp.
Plastus biconcavus


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