Hypogean
Guides
Laemostenus
Laemostenus is a genus of ground beetles (Carabidae) comprising nearly 200 species distributed across all continents except Antarctica. Species range from 8 to 28 mm in length. Many exhibit dark coloration with blue or purple metallic sheen, while subterranean and cave-dwelling species show depigmentation, reduced eyes, and lighter coloration. The genus includes both surface-dwelling and hypogean (subterranean) species, with several subgenera recognized.
Staphylinini
Staphylinini is a tribe of large rove beetles within the family Staphylinidae. The tribe contains at least 20 genera and approximately 120 described species. Members are distributed across multiple biogeographic regions, with documented occurrences in the Palaearctic, Neotropical, and Oriental regions. Some species exhibit specialized ecological associations, including termitophily.