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.