Homalota
Mannerheim, 1830
Homalota is a of established by Mannerheim in 1830. The genus contains more than 80 described and is classified within the tribe Homalotini of the Aleocharinae. Members of this genus share the characteristic short and exposed abdominal typical of . The genus has been documented in northern European countries including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Pronunciation
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Identification
As a -level entry, specific diagnostic features for Homalota require examination of minute morphological characters including details of mouthparts, tarsal formula, and genitalic structures that distinguish it from related genera in Homalotini. -level identification within Homalota generally requires microscopic examination and reference to specialized taxonomic literature.
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Distribution
Documented from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden based on GBIF records. The broader distribution of the likely extends across the Palearctic region given the widespread nature of related aleocharine , though specific range limits remain insufficiently documented.
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Taxonomic note
The authorship year is cited as 1830 in Catalogue of Life and GBIF, but as 1831 in NCBI . The is placed in the subtribe Homalotina within tribe Homalotini.
Data limitations
Most -level information for Homalota is scattered in taxonomic literature and not synthesized in readily accessible databases. The 30 iNaturalist observations suggest the is encountered infrequently or under-recorded.