Paradilacra
Bernhauer, 1909
Species Guides
1Paradilacra is a of rove beetles in the Staphylinidae, established by Bernhauer in 1909. The genus contains a single described , P. densissima. It belongs to the tribe Tachyusini within the Aleocharinae. Very little is known about its or natural history.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paradilacra: /ˌpærəˈdɪləkrə/
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Identification
As a , Paradilacra is distinguished by characteristics of the tribe Tachyusini, though specific diagnostic features for the genus itself are not well documented in available sources. The single P. densissima would require examination of genitalic and other subtle morphological characters for definitive identification.
Distribution
The has been described in the taxonomic literature, but specific geographic distribution data for Paradilacra or its sole P. densissima is not readily available in the provided sources.
Similar Taxa
- DilacraSimilar name and shared tribal placement in Tachyusini; Paradilacra was likely separated based on subtle morphological distinctions in body form or chaetotaxy.
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Taxonomic Status
The is considered valid and accepted, with authorship attributed to Bernhauer, 1909. It is classified within the hyperdiverse rove beetle Aleocharinae, one of the most -rich lineages of beetles.
Data Deficiency
No observations are recorded in iNaturalist, and the appears to be rarely collected or reported in modern literature. This may reflect genuine rarity, limited survey effort, or historical taxonomic obscurity.