Platylomalus

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Platylomalus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Superfamily: Hydrophiloidea
Family: Histeridae
Subfamily: Dendrophilinae
Tribe: Paromalini
Genus:Platylomalus

Platylomalus is a genus of clown beetles in the family Histeridae. There are at least 60 described species in Platylomalus. [1] [2]

Histeridae family of insects

Histeridae is a family of beetles commonly known as Clown beetles or Hister beetles. This very diverse group of beetles contains 3,900 species found worldwide. They can be easily identified by their shortened elytra that leaves two of the seven tergites exposed, and their elbowed antennae with clubbed ends. These predatory feeders are most active at night and will fake death if they feel threatened. This family of beetles will occupy almost any kind of niche throughout the world. Hister beetles have proved useful during forensic investigations to help in time of death estimation. Also, certain species are used in the control of livestock pests that infest dung and to control houseflies. Because they are predacious and will even eat other Hister beetles, they must be isolated when collected.

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References

  1. ↑ "Platylomalus Genus Information". BugGuide.net. Iowa State University. Retrieved 2018-01-26.
  2. ↑ "Platylomalus Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2018-01-26.

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