Lophocateridae
Lophocateridae
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Cleroidea
- Family: Lophocateridae
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lophocateridae: /ˌloʊ.foʊ.kəˈtɛr.ɪˌdiː/
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Summary
Lophocateridae is a family of beetles in the superfamily Cleroidea, formerly classified under Trogossitidae, consisting of 8 species across 4 genera in the local area, and a total of 18 genera worldwide. Members exhibit diverse ecological roles such as predators, fungivores, and phytophagous organisms.
Diet
Predators of other insects, fungivores, or phytophagous.
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Tags
- beetles
- Lophocateridae
- Cleroidea
- insect ecology