Platandria
Casey, 1893
Species Guides
1Platandria is a of rove beetles (Staphylinidae) in the Aleocharinae, tribe Hoplandriini. Established by Casey in 1893, this genus belongs to a diverse group of small to medium-sized beetles characterized by shortened . The genus has been recorded from the Chingaza region, suggesting a Neotropical distribution. Platandria are likely associated with soil and leaf litter , as is common for aleocharine rove beetles, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Recorded from Chingaza, indicating presence in the Neotropical region, likely the northern Andes of South America.
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Taxonomic placement
Platandria is classified in the subtribe Platandriina within the tribe Hoplandriini, reflecting its distinct position among aleocharine rove beetles. The was established by American entomologist Thomas Lincoln Casey Jr. in 1893.
Data availability
Only 5 observations are recorded in iNaturalist, and no Wikipedia summary exists. The appears to be poorly represented in public biodiversity databases, with limited specimen records beyond the Chingaza locality.