Parmulini
Poey, 1854
minute hooded beetles
Parmulini is a tribe of minute hooded in the , established by Poey in 1854. The tribe contains at least two —Arthrolips and Clypastraea—and more than 40 described . These beetles are characterized by their small size and hooded body form. Members of this tribe are part of the superfamily Coccinelloidea within the suborder .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Parmulini: /ˈpɑr.mjuˌlaɪ.naɪ/
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Identification
Parmulini can be distinguished from other tribes in by their minute size and hooded body structure. The tribe is distinguished from the related tribe Corylophini by subtle morphological differences in body form, though specific diagnostic features require detailed examination. Identification to level relies on characters separating Arthrolips (established 1854) from Clypastraea (established 1842).
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Distribution
The tribe has been documented across multiple regions based on iNaturalist observations, though specific range boundaries for the tribe as a whole are not well defined. Distribution patterns likely reflect the combined ranges of constituent Arthrolips and Clypastraea.
Similar Taxa
- CorylophiniAnother tribe in the same Corylophinae; distinguished from Parmulini by morphological differences in body structure and formation
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Taxonomic history
The Clypastraea was originally described by Haldeman in 1842, predating Arthrolips (Wollaston, 1854), though both are now classified within the tribe Parmulini established by Poey in 1854. The authorship of the tribe is sometimes attributed differently in literature, but Catalogue of Life recognizes Poey, 1854 as the valid authority.
Observation data
As of the source data, Parmulini has 444 observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating moderate documentation effort for this group of minute .