Sticholotidinae

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Sticholotidinae is a of lady beetles ( Coccinellidae). Phylogenetic analyses have found that Sticholotidinae is not a , rendering the subfamily invalid as currently circumscribed. The group has been the subject of recent taxonomic revisions, particularly for such as Stictobura and Sticholotis. Members of this subfamily are generally small, often flattened beetles with varied habits.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Sticholotidinae: /ˌstɪk.oʊ.loʊˈtɪdɪniː/

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Misconceptions

Sticholotidinae was historically recognized as a valid of Coccinellidae, but phylogenetic analysis has demonstrated it is not a clade. This invalidates its use as a formal taxonomic rank, though the name persists in literature and databases.

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Taxonomic Status

Sticholotidinae is not considered a valid based on phylogenetic evidence. The group is polyphyletic or , and its constituent are being reclassified.

Notable Genera

historically placed in Sticholotidinae include Sticholotis, Stictobura, and related . Recent revisions have transferred between genera and designated lectotypes for historically described species.