Catopocerinae
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Catopocerus politus
Catopocerus politus is a species of small carrion beetle in the family Leiodidae, first described by Motschulsky in 1870. It belongs to the subfamily Catopocerinae, a group of beetles primarily associated with decomposing organic matter. The species has been recorded from several eastern U.S. states including Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, West Virginia, and Washington D.C.
Pinodytes newelli
Pinodytes newelli is a small, eyeless beetle in the family Leiodidae. It inhabits soil environments and has been observed in Oregon and Washington. The species belongs to a genus specialized for subterranean life, with reduced visual structures.