Madagascar-origin
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Coenonica puncticollis
Coenonica puncticollis is a small rove beetle (family Staphylinidae) in the subfamily Aleocharinae. Originally described from Madagascar in 1857, this species has been introduced to multiple regions worldwide and is now established in Australia, New Zealand, parts of Europe, Egypt, the United States (Florida), and various Caribbean and South American localities. Its native range encompasses the Oriental region, Ryukyu Islands, New Guinea, Tahiti, Tanzania, Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion, and the Seychelles. The species belongs to the tribe Homalotini within the diverse aleocharine rove beetles.
Leichenum canaliculatum variegatum
Madagascar Beetle
Leichenum canaliculatum variegatum is a cosmopolitan darkling beetle (family Tenebrionidae) originally from Madagascar. It has become established in sandy areas of Florida and other regions. This subspecies is part of a group of beetles commonly referred to as the Madagascar Beetle.