Cypha
Leach, 1819
Cypha is a of rove beetles (Staphylinidae) established by Leach in 1819. The genus contains multiple described and has an almost distribution. As members of the Aleocharinae and tribe Hypocyphtini, these beetles are part of one of the most species-rich lineages of rove beetles. The genus is distinguished from related by specific morphological characters of the mouthparts and genitalia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cypha: /ˈsɪfə/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Identification
Distinguished from other Hypocyphtini by characteristics of the mouthparts and genital structures. Specific identification to level requires examination of male genitalia and other microscopic features.
Images
Distribution
Almost distribution. Records exist from Denmark (DK) and Norway (NO) in Europe; broader distribution across multiple continents implied by cosmopolitan status.
Similar Taxa
- OligotaBoth belong to tribe Hypocyphtini and share small body size and general habitus; distinguished by differences in mouthpart structure and genital .
- HolobusRelated in Hypocyphtini with similar overall ; separation based on detailed characters of the , , and genitalia.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- marine biodiversity | Blog - Part 2
- Ecology of spawning humpback chub, Gila cypha, in the Little Colorado River near Grand Canyon, Arizona
- Modelling effects of discharge on habitat quality and dispersal of juvenile humpback chub (Gila cypha) in the Colorado River, Grand Canyon
- Why new scientific information is important for native fish conservation: A case study from the humpback chub (Gila cypha) in the Grand Canyon, U.S.A.
- Effects of Glen Canyon Dam discharges on water velocity and temperatures at the confluence of the Colorado and Little Colorado Rivers and implications for habitat for young-of-year humpback chub (Gila cypha)
- Survival, Growth, and Movement of Subadult Humpback Chub, Gila Cypha, in the Little Colorado River, Arizona