Apalonia
Casey, 1906
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1Apalonia is a of rove beetles in the Staphylinidae, established by Casey in 1906. The genus contains at least 40 described , placing it among the more species-rich genera within the aleocharine rove beetles. These beetles belong to the tribe Athetini, a large and diverse group characterized by small body size and complex morphological features. The genus has been documented in entomological collections, though detailed biological studies remain limited for most species.
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How to pronounce Apalonia: /æpəˈloʊniə/
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Taxonomic placement
Apalonia is classified in the tribe Athetini within the Aleocharinae. The Athetini is one of the largest tribes of rove beetles and presents significant taxonomic challenges due to morphological convergence among .
Species diversity
With at least 40 described , Apalonia represents substantial diversity, though many species are likely poorly studied and may be known only from or limited geographic records.