Cyphea
Fauvel, 1863
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1Cyphea is a of rove beetles in the Staphylinidae, Aleocharinae, and tribe Homalotini. It was described by Fauvel in 1863. The genus contains at least one described , Cyphea curtula. Members of this genus are found in Europe and North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cyphea: /ˈsɪfiə/
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Identification
Cyphea can be distinguished from other Homalotini by the combination of its small body size and the characteristic structure of the mouthparts and typical of the subtribe Homalotina. The genus is morphologically similar to other small aleocharine rove beetles, requiring examination of genitalic structures for definitive identification.
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Distribution
Europe and North America. Specific distribution records include Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE).
Similar Taxa
- Other Homalotini generaCyphea shares the tribe Homalotini with multiple other of small aleocharine rove beetles, which are distinguished primarily by subtle morphological differences in mouthpart structure, tarsal formula, and male genitalia.
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Taxonomic placement
Cyphea is classified in the subtribe Homalotina within the tribe Homalotini. The subtribe Homalotina contains small-bodied rove beetles often associated with decaying organic matter and fungal .