Agathidiini

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Agathidiini: /ˌæɡəˈθɪdiˌaɪnaɪ/

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Summary

Agathidiini is a tribe of beetles in the family Leiodidae, containing around 80 species in 4 genera in certain areas, with approximately 1000 species across 10 genera globally.

Physical Characteristics

Some species can roll themselves up into an almost complete sphere, similar to pillbugs. Some males have horns on their left mandibles to dislodge rival males.

Distribution

Holarctic, Afrotropical, Oriental, Neotropical

Cultural Significance

A. bushi, A. cheneyi, and A. rumsfeldi are named after George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, and Donald Rumsfeld, respectively, as a homage by entomologists.

Tags

• Agathidiini
• Leiodidae
• beetles
• entomology
• Holarctic
• Neotropical