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Steninae

Steninae is a subfamily of Staphylinidae.[1]

Steninae
Stenus sp.
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Staphylinidae
Subfamily: Steninae
MacLeay, 1825
Genera

Anatomy

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

Ecology

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

Systematics

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

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    Dianous sp.
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    Stenus comma
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    Stenus sp.
  • Stenus impressus

References

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  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.
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  •   Data related to Steninae at Wikispecies
  • Steninae at Bugguide.net. [1]
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