ptiliids
Ptiliids, commonly known as feather-winged beetles, are a family of minute beetles in the order Coleoptera (family Ptiliidae). They are among the smallest free-living insects, typically measuring about 0.3 to 1.0 millimeter in length.
Morphology and anatomy are notable for their extremely fringed wings, especially the hind wings, which give
Habitat and ecology: Ptiliids occupy microhabitats such as leaf litter, moss, decaying wood, and fungal fruiting
Distribution and diversity: The family is distributed worldwide, with a higher species richness in tropical and
Significance: Ptiliids illustrate extreme miniaturization in insects and provide insight into the evolution of flight and