Steninae Explained

Steninae is a subfamily of Staphylinidae.^[1]

Anatomy

• Antennae interested on vertex between eyes.
• Eyes very large.
• Tarsi 5-5-5.

Ecology

• Habitat: damp areas near streams.
• Collection method: hand collection, sweep net, sifting leaf litter near streams.
• Biology: specialized predators of Collembola.

Systematics

Two genera, Dianous (2 spp.) and Stenus (167 spp.) in North America.

External links

• • Steninae at Bugguide.net. http://bugguide.net/node/view/31278

Notes and References

1. Newton, A. F., Jr., M. K. Thayer, J. S. Ashe, and D. S. Chandler. 2001. 22. Staphylinidae Latreille, 1802. p. 272–418. In: R. H. Arnett, Jr., and M. C. Thomas (eds.). American beetles, Volume 1. CRC Press; Boca Raton, Florida. ix + 443 p.