Tyrotus
Tyrotus is a genus of ground beetles in the family Carabidae. Described in 1987 by entomologist L. M. Hart, it includes a small number of species known from the Mediterranean basin and nearby regions. The type species is Tyrotus mediterraneus. The genus is characterized by distinctive male genitalia and elytral sculpture that differentiate it from related genera.
Taxonomy and etymology: The name Tyrotus has uncertain traditional etymology, and the genus has undergone limited
Description: Adults range 6-10 mm in length. They have an elongate, convex body; dark brown to black
Distribution and habitat: Tyrotus species occur in southern Europe, northern Africa, and parts of western Asia.
Ecology: Tyrotus beetles are predominantly predators of small invertebrates, including springtails and soft-bodied larvae. They are
Taxonomic status: The genus has received limited revision, and some species named as Tyrotus have been moved