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antlike leaf beetle

insect family
Also known as: Aderidae
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  • African goliath beetle
    Coleoptera
    / Annotated classification

    Family Aderidae (antlike leaf beetles) About 350 species; usually found in deadwood or vegetable refuse; example Aderus. Family Anthicidae (antlike flower beetles) Many occur in vegetable refuse; about 1,000 species; sometimes placed in Pedilidae; examples Anthicus, Notoxus.

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    Family Aderidae (antlike leaf beetles) About 350 species; usually found in deadwood or vegetable refuse; example Aderus. Family Anthicidae (antlike flower beetles) Many occur in vegetable refuse; about 1,000 species; sometimes placed in Pedilidae; examples Anthicus, Notoxus.

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