| Xantholinus | |
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| Xantholinus sp. | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Staphyliniformia |
| Family: | Staphylinidae |
| Subfamily: | Staphylininae |
| Tribe: | Xantholinini |
| Genus: | Xantholinus Dejean, 1821 |
| Species | |
274+ | |
Xantholinus is a genus of the beetle family Staphylinidae, the rove beetles. They can be found throughout the world. [1] Most are native to the Palearctic realm, and some have been introduced to North America. [2]
The larvae of at least some species are bioluminescent. [1]
There are about 274 species in this genus. [1]
Species include: