Dasytinae
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Listrini
Listrini is a tribe of soft-bodied beetles within the family Melyridae, subfamily Dasytinae. Members of this tribe are characterized by their relatively compact body form and association with dry, sandy, or rocky habitats. The tribe was established by Majer in 1990 and contains multiple genera distributed primarily in the Palearctic region, with some representation in other regions. Listrini beetles are often found in xeric environments and are part of the diverse soft-winged flower beetle fauna.
Melyridae
Soft-winged Flower Beetles, Soft-wing Flower Beetles
Melyridae is a family of beetles in the superfamily Cleroidea, containing over 100 genera worldwide with approximately 520 species in 48 genera in North America. Members are commonly found on flowers, with most adults and larvae being predaceous. The family includes three recognized subfamilies: Dasytinae, Malachiinae, and Melyrinae. Some species, notably in the genus Choresine, have been found to contain potent batrachotoxins, potentially serving as a dietary source for toxic birds and poison-dart frogs.