psiliid
Psiliids are a family of beetles belonging to the order Coleoptera. They are characterized by their distinctive, elongated bodies and unique feeding habits. The family Psiliidae includes about 100 species, with the majority found in the Southern Hemisphere, particularly in Australia. Psiliids are often referred to as "wireworms" due to their slender, cylindrical shape and the presence of a wire-like structure on their abdomen, which is used for defense and communication.
The larvae of psiliids are known for their unusual feeding behavior. They are obligate myrmecophiles, meaning
Psiliids are of interest to entomologists and ecologists due to their unique biology and the complex interactions