Nematodini
Leiler, 1976
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2- Nematodes(Nematodes False Click Beetles)
- Trigonopleurus
Nematodini is a tribe of false click beetles ( Eucnemidae) established by Leiler in 1976. Members of this tribe are classified within the Macraulacinae and share morphological characteristics related to their elongated body form and reduced elytral striation patterns. The tribe is distinguished from related groups by specific antennal and prosternal features.
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How to pronounce Nematodini: /ˌnɛməˈtɒdɪnaɪ/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Macraulacinae tribes by antennal structure and prosternal . The mesosternal cavity and associated show characteristic configurations that separate Nematodini from the related tribe Macraulacini. Members exhibit elongated, somewhat cylindrical body shapes with that may have reduced or modified striation patterns compared to other Eucnemidae.
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Similar Taxa
- MacraulaciniAlso placed in Macraulacinae; differs in prosternal and antennal , with Macraulacini generally showing more developed elytral striation and different mesosternal cavity structure.
- EucneminiTribe in Eucneminae; distinguished by different antennal club structure and generally more robust body form with complete elytral striation.
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Taxonomic History
Established by Leiler in 1976 as part of a comprehensive revision of Eucnemidae classification. The tribe was erected to accommodate previously placed in Macraulacini that showed consistent differences in antennal and thoracic .