Scaphidiinae

Scaphidiinae is a subfamily of Staphylinidae.

Anatomy

 * Broadly oval, compact, long slender legs.
 * Elytra long, cover all but last few abdominal segments
 * Tarsi 5-5-5.

Ecology

 * Habitat: found on fungi, and slime molds.
 * Collection Method: check fungi and slime molds.
 * Biology: entire subfamily is mycophagous, most diverse in the tropics.

Systematics
Seven genera and 70 species in North America.