Chlaenius
Introduction '''''Chlaenius''''' is a large and diverse genus of ground beetle. It is native to the Palearctic realm (including Europe, the Near East, and North Africa), Afrotropical realm, and Nearctic realm. Worldwide, roughly 1,000 species are currently recognized  with the majority of known species occurring in the Oriental and Afrotropical regions. The genus is divided into many subgenera.
Species
Parasites The mite ''Eutarsopolipus paryavae'' (Acari, Heterostigmatina, Podapolipidae) under the elytra of its host beetle ''Chlaenius flaviguttatus''In Australia, ''Chlaenius flaviguttatus'' Macleay is parasitized by a species of mite, ''Eutarsopolipus chlaenii'' Katlav & Hajiqanbar, 2021 which dwells under the elytra. ''Chlaenius velutinus''''Chlaenius purpuricollis''''Chlaenius'' sp., larva
References
External links ** ''Chlaenius'' at BugGuide (North America)