Ocyusa | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Coleoptera |
Family: | Staphylinidae |
Genus: | Ocyusa Kraatz, 1856 |
Ocyusa is a genus of beetles belonging to the family Staphylinidae. [1]
The species of this genus are found in Europe and Northern America. [1]
Species: [1]
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