Aloconota
Thomson, 1858
Aloconota is a of ( ) in the tribe Geostibini, Aleocharinae. The genus was established by Carl Gustaf Thomson in 1858. It has a distribution with records from Europe, including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Six are currently recognized: A. currax, A. debilicornis, A. gregaria, A. , A. planifrons, and A. sulcifrons.
Pronunciation
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Identification
As members of the Geostibini tribe, Aloconota share characteristics with related in this group of aleocharine . Definitive identification to species level requires examination of and other microscopic features. The genus can be distinguished from closely related through combinations of characters in the mouthparts, , and male genitalia, though specific diagnostic features for the genus as a whole are not well-documented in general literature.
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Distribution
distribution. Documented occurrence records exist for Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE).
Similar Taxa
- Other Geostibini generaShare tribal characteristics including similar body plans and preferences; require detailed morphological examination to distinguish at level
- Other Aleocharinae generaSimilar overall with ; separation relies on specific combinations of mouthpart, antennal, and genitalic characters
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Taxonomic History
The was described by Swedish Carl Gustaf Thomson in 1858. Thomson was a prolific who described numerous during the 19th century.