Platandriina
Hanley, 2002
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1Platandriina is a subtribe of rove beetles (Staphylinidae) within the tribe Hoplandriini, Aleocharinae. It was established by Hanley in 2002 to accommodate a distinct lineage of characterized by particular morphological features. As a subtribe, it represents an intermediate taxonomic rank between tribe and genus, grouping related genera that share derived characteristics. Members are small to minute beetles, typical of the hyperdiverse Aleocharinae.
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How to pronounce Platandriina: /plætænˈdraɪ.ɪnə/
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Taxonomic history
Platandriina was established by Hanley in 2002 as part of a revision of the Hoplandriini. The subtribe was created to recognize a of previously treated as part of the broader tribe without subtribal subdivision.
Diagnostic features
The subtribe is characterized by specific combinations of tarsal, genitalic, and mouthpart structures that distinguish it from the other subtribe in Hoplandriini, Hoplandriina. These include particular configurations of the maxillary and labial palpi and male genitalic structures.