Lissagria laticeps
(Notman, 1920)
Lissagria laticeps is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, tribe Falagriini. Described by Notman in 1920, this small is known from a limited distribution in the eastern United States. Like other members of the Aleocharinae , it exhibits the characteristic short and elongated typical of rove beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lissagria laticeps: /lɪˈseɪɡriə ˈleɪtɪˌsɛps/
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Identification
Members of the Lissagria can be distinguished from related genera in the tribe Falagriini by subtle morphological features of the and mouthparts. The specific epithet "laticeps" (broad-headed) suggests a relatively wide head capsule compared to . Definitive identification requires examination of male genitalia and other minute structural characters visible only under magnification.
Distribution
Eastern United States: recorded from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia.
Similar Taxa
- Other Falagriini generaLissagria resemble other small aleocharine rove beetles in general habitus. Separation requires detailed examination of cephalic and mouthpart structures, particularly the arrangement of labial palpi and shape of the .
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Taxonomic note
The Lissagria was established by Casey in 1906 and contains several North American . The tribe Falagriini, to which it belongs, comprises small to minute rove beetles often associated with decaying organic matter and fungal . The specific epithet "laticeps" refers to the relatively broad characteristic of this species.