Agyrtidae

Pronunciation
/AG-ur-ti-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Agyrtidae
Plural
Agyrtidae

Definition

A family of beetles, commonly known as primitive carrion beetles or archaic carrion beetles, within the infraorder Staphyliniformia.

Full guide

Read the full Agyrtidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.

Etymology

Derived from Greek, where 'Agyros' means 'silver'.

Example

Agyrtidae beetles are often found in cold environments and are attracted to decaying organic matter.

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