Steninae
Stenus sp.
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Staphylinidae
Subfamily: Steninae
MacLeay, 1825
Genera

Steninae is a subfamily of Staphylinidae.[1]

Anatomy

  • Antennae interested on vertex between eyes.
  • Eyes very large.
  • Tarsi 5-5-5.

Ecology

  • Habitat: damp areas near streams.
  • Collection method: hand collection, sweep net, sifting leaf litter near streams.
  • Biology: specialized predators of Collembola.

Systematics

Two genera, Dianous (2 spp.) and Stenus (167 spp.) in North America.

References

  1. Newton, A. F., Jr., M. K. Thayer, J. S. Ashe, and D. S. Chandler. 2001. 22. Staphylinidae Latreille, 1802. p. 272–418. In: R. H. Arnett, Jr., and M. C. Thomas (eds.). American beetles, Volume 1. CRC Press; Boca Raton, Florida. ix + 443 p.
  • Data related to Steninae at Wikispecies
  • Steninae at Bugguide.net.
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