Beaver-associates

Guides

• Leptinillus

  mammal-nest beetles

  Leptinillus is a genus of small beetles in the family Leiodidae, commonly known as mammal-nest beetles. The genus contains at least two described species, both specialized inhabitants of rodent nests. These beetles are part of the subfamily Platypsyllinae, which includes other nest-dwelling beetles associated with mammals.

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