Euaesthetinae

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Superfamily: Staphylinoidea
Family: Staphylinidae
Subfamily: Euaesthetinae

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Euaesthetinae: //juːˌæsθəˈtaɪni//

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Summary

Euaesthetinae is a subfamily of the Staphylinidae containing six tribes of rove beetles, characterized by specific antennae and tarsi segments, primarily found in forest litter in North America.

Physical Characteristics

Slender antennae with two or three apical antennomeres forming a loose club; tarsi with 4-4-4 or 5-5-5 segments (5-5-4 in some exotic genera).

Identification Tips

Look for the distinct loose club formed by the antennae and the segment count of the tarsi.

Habitat

Found in forest litter.

Distribution

North America, with five genera and 22 species known from the region.