Jumping-larvae

Guides

• Clusiidae

  druid flies

  A family of small acalyptrate flies (approximately 3.5 mm) commonly known as druid flies. The family comprises 636 species in 14 genera across three subfamilies, with highest diversity in tropical regions. Adults are typically found on tree trunks, while larvae inhabit decaying wood. Several genera exhibit lekking behavior and territorial defense by males.

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• Laemophloeidae

  Lined Flat Bark Beetles

  Laemophloeidae is a family of small beetles in the superfamily Cucujoidea, commonly known as lined flat bark beetles. Adults range from 1–5 mm in length and are characterized by dorso-ventrally compressed bodies adapted for living under bark. The family contains approximately 450 species across 40 genera, with highest diversity in tropical regions. While most species inhabit dead wood and feed on fungi, several species in the genus Cryptolestes are significant pests of stored grain products worldwide.

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