Beaver-nest-beetle
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Leptinillus validus
Beaver Nest Beetle
Leptinillus validus, commonly known as the beaver nest beetle, is a species of round fungus beetle in the family Leiodidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada and the northern United States. The common name reflects an ecological association with beaver nests, though specific details of this relationship remain poorly documented. This species belongs to a small genus of beetles with specialized ecological requirements.