Microdonia nitidiventris
(Brues, 1904)
Microdonia nitidiventris is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, first described by Brues in 1904. The species belongs to the tribe Lomechusini within the Aleocharinae. It has been recorded from both North America and Central America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Microdonia nitidiventris: //ˌmɪkroʊˈdoʊniə ˌnaɪtɪdɪˈvɛntrɪs//
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Distribution
Recorded from the United States (California, Kansas, Texas), Mexico, and Rica.
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Taxonomic placement
Microdonia nitidiventris is classified within the subtribe Myrmedoniina of tribe Lomechusini in Aleocharinae. This placement reflects its relationship to other myrmecophilous rove beetles in the group.