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Traditionally, the subfamily Silphinae was classified as its own family, Silphidae, but multiple lines of evidence show that they evolved from within the family Staphylinidae.

Taxonomy, evolution, and etymology

The subfamily Silphinae belongs to the family Staphylinidae in the order Coleoptera. They are commonly referred to as carrion beetles or burying beetles and are usually associated with carrion,

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