comb-clawed beetle
comb-clawed beetle, (subfamily Alleculinae), any of numerous insects in the order Coleoptera that are known for the comblike appearance of their claws. Their oval bodies are typically a glossy brown or black in colour. The adults are usually found on flowers or leaves and the larvae in rotten wood or humus. They are 4 to 12 mm (0.16 to 0.47 inch) in length.
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Article Title:
comb-clawed beetle
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
23 July 2012
Access Date:
February 23, 2025