| Laccophilinae | |
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| Laccophilus maindroni | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Dytiscidae |
| Subfamily: | Laccophilinae Gistel, 1856 |
Laccophilinae is a subfamily of ground and water beetles in the family Dytiscidae. There are at least 410 described species in Laccophilinae. [1] [2]
The Dytiscidae – based on the Greek dytikos (δυτικός), "able to dive" – are the predaceous diving beetles, a family of water beetles. They occur in virtually any freshwater habitat around the world, but a few species live among leaf litter. The adults of most are between 1 and 2.5 cm (0.4–1.0 in) long, though much variation is seen between species. The European Dytiscus latissimus and Brazilian Megadytes ducalis are the largest, reaching up to 4.5 cm (1.8 in) and 4.75 cm (1.9 in) respectively. In contrast, the smallest is likely the Australian Limbodessus atypicali of subterranean waters, which only is about 0.9 mm (0.035 in) long. Most are dark brown, blackish, or dark olive in color with golden highlights in some subfamilies. The larvae are commonly known as water tigers due to their voracious appetite. They have short, but sharp mandibles and immediately upon biting, they deliver digestive enzymes into prey to suck their liquefied remains. The family includes more than 4,000 described species in numerous genera.
Hydroporus subpubescens is a species in the family Dytiscidae, in the order Coleoptera ("beetles"). It is found in North America.
Agabus obliteratus is a species in the family Dytiscidae, in the order Coleoptera ("beetles"). It is found in North America.
Ilybius fraterculus is a species of predaceous diving beetles in the family Dytiscidae. It is found in North America.
Sanfilippodytes compertus is a species of predaceous diving beetles in the family Dytiscidae. It is found in North America.
Hydroporini is a tribe of predaceous diving beetles in the family Dytiscidae. There are at least 730 described species in Hydroporini.
Hydroporinae is a subfamily of predaceous diving beetles in the family Dytiscidae. There are at least 2,200 described species in Hydroporinae.
Agabus ancillus is a species of predaceous diving beetles in the family Dytiscidae. It is found in North America.
Bidessonotus inconspicuus is a species of predaceous diving beetles in the family Dytiscidae. It is found in North America.
Bidessini is a tribe of predaceous diving beetles in the family Dytiscidae. There are at least 40 genera and at least 630 described species in Bidessini.
Abraeinae is a subfamily of clown beetles in the family Histeridae. There are at least 20 genera and at least 440 described species in Abraeinae.
Hygrotus sayi is a species of predaceous diving beetle in the family Dytiscidae. It is found in North America.
Laccophilus fasciatus is a species of predaceous diving beetle in the family Dytiscidae. It is found in Central America and North America.
Oreodytes scitulus is a species of predaceous diving beetle in the family Dytiscidae. It is found in North America.
Graphoderus liberus is a species of predaceous diving beetle in the family Dytiscidae. It is found in North America.
Dytiscinae is a subfamily of predaceous diving beetles in the family Dytiscidae. There are at least 20 genera and 380 described species in Dytiscinae.
Rhantus frontalis is a species of predaceous diving beetle in the family Dytiscidae. It is found in Europe and Northern Asia and North America.
Laccodytes pumilio is a species of predaceous diving beetle in the family Dytiscidae. It is found in North America.
Hydroporus rectus is a species of predaceous diving beetle in the family Dytiscidae. It is found in North America.
Colymbetinae is a subfamily of predaceous diving beetles in the family Dytiscidae. There are about 11 genera and at least 130 described species in Colymbetinae.
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