Licinini

Bonelli, 1810

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Licinini is a tribe of ground beetles within the Carabidae, containing over 20 and approximately 240 described . Members are classified in the Licininae. The tribe includes the genus Diplocheila, which has been studied in North America. Species within this tribe occur across multiple continents including Asia, Europe, and North America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Licinini: /lɪˈsɪnɪnaɪ/

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Distribution

Widely distributed across multiple continents. Documented from Papua New Guinea (West Sepik Province, Mount Capella at 3960 m elevation), India (Nilgiri Hills), Pakistan (Kaghan Valley), Montenegro, Nepal, and North America. The Diplocheila occurs in North America.

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Taxonomic Scope

Sources differ on the number of included, with counts ranging from at least 4 to over 20 genera. This discrepancy likely reflects ongoing taxonomic revisions and varying classification schemes. The tribe is placed in Licininae.

Data Limitations

Available sources provide primarily taxonomic and nomenclatural information. Ecological, behavioral, and biological data for the tribe as a whole are not documented in the provided sources. Most -level information is restricted to type localities and distribution records.