Decomposer-fauna
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Curelius
Curelius is a genus of silken fungus beetles in the family Cryptophagidae. The genus was established by Casey in 1900 and contains at least two described species: Curelius exiguus (Erichson, 1846) and Curelius japonicus (Reitter, 1877). As members of Cryptophagidae, these beetles are associated with fungal environments.
Philonthus debilis
Philonthus debilis is a rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae. As a member of the genus Philonthus, it belongs to a diverse group of predatory beetles commonly associated with carrion, dung, and other decomposing organic matter. The species has been recorded across a broad geographic range spanning the Palearctic region and has been introduced to North America. Like other Philonthus species, it likely plays a role in carrion succession as a predator on fly larvae and other small insects.