Cicada-parasite-beetles
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Sandalus
Sandalus is a genus of beetles in the family Rhipiceridae, commonly known as cicada parasite beetles. The genus was established by Knoch in 1801. These beetles have attracted scientific interest due to their specialized ecological associations. Members of this genus are known to be attracted to ethanol-based baits in trapping studies, though specific biological details remain limited in the available literature.