Mud-loving-beetles
Guides
Augyles
variegated mud-loving beetles
Augyles is a genus of variegated mud-loving beetles in the family Heteroceridae, established by Schiødte in 1866. The genus exhibits an almost cosmopolitan distribution and is classified in the tribe Augylini. Species within this genus have been documented across diverse regions including European Russia, the Caucasus, and East Asia, with ongoing taxonomic work revealing new regional records.
Heterocerus sandersoni
Heterocerus sandersoni is a species of variegated mud-loving beetle in the family Heteroceridae, described by Pacheco in 1964. Members of this genus are associated with riparian and wetland habitats. This species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with limited published information on its biology and ecology. Observations on iNaturalist suggest it occurs in North America.
Heterocerus texanus
Heterocerus texanus is a species of variegated mud-loving beetle in the family Heteroceridae. This small beetle was described by Pacheco in 1964 and is native to Texas. Members of the genus Heterocerus are typically found in muddy or sandy habitats near water. The family Heteroceridae is characterized by beetles with fossorial (digging) adaptations and clubbed antennae.
Tropicus
variegated mud-loving beetles
Tropicus is a genus of beetles in the family Heteroceridae, commonly known as variegated mud-loving beetles. The genus was established by M.F. Pacheco in 1964 and contains more than 30 described species. Members of this genus are associated with muddy or moist habitats, consistent with the ecological preferences of the family Heteroceridae.