Steninae is a subfamily of Staphylinidae.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.
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.
References
External links
Steninae at Bugguide.net.