''Ocalea'' is a genus of the

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s (insects in the family Staphylinidae). The group contains 24 species which can be found on the mainland of

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(mostly in

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)

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(

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and perhaps other locations), and in

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Species

*'' Ocalea agnita'' *'' Ocalea badia'' *'' Ocalea columbiana'' *'' Ocalea franciscana'' *'' Ocalea grandicollis'' *'' Ocalea gyorgyi'' *'' Ocalea robusta''

References

Aleocharinae genera Beetles of Europe {{Staphylinidae-stub