Nine-species

Guides

• Allandrus

  Allandrus is a genus of fungus weevils in the family Anthribidae, established by LeConte in 1876. The genus comprises nine described species distributed across North America, Europe, and the Comoros. Members are associated with fungal hosts, consistent with the ecological profile of Anthribidae.

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• Caccoplectus

  Caccoplectus is a genus of myrmecophilous (ant-loving) rove beetles in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Pselaphinae. The genus was established by Sharp in 1887 and contains approximately nine described species. These beetles are associated with ant colonies, a common ecological strategy among pselaphine beetles. Most species have been described from the Neotropical region, particularly Central America.

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