Xantholinus

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Xantholinus
Xantholinus sp.jpg
Xantholinus sp.
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Coleoptera
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]

Xantholinus glabratus Xantholinus glabratus 2.jpg
Xantholinus glabratus

Species include:

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