Alleculidae

Pronunciation
/AL-ek-yoo-LID-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Alleculid
Plural
Alleculidae

Definition

A family of beetles commonly known as comb-clawed beetles, belonging to the order Coleoptera.

Etymology

Named after the type genus *Alleculia*, first described by LeConte in 1850.

Example

Alleculid beetles are often found in various habitats, including under logs and bark.

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