Brathinus
LeConte, J. L., 1852
Species Guides
2- Brathinus nitidus(ocellate rove beetle)
- Brathinus varicornis
Brathinus is a of rove beetles in the Staphylinidae, distributed across North America and East Asia (Japan, China). The genus is distinguished from typical staphylinids by its unusually long that cover nearly the entire , rather than leaving most abdominal segments exposed. Six are currently recognized, with three described from North America and three from Japan. The genus was established by LeConte in 1852.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Brathinus: /ˈbræθɪnəs/
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Identification
Brathinus can be distinguished from other rove beetles by the elongated that cover almost the entire , in contrast to the abbreviated elytra typical of most Staphylinidae that leave at least half the abdomen exposed. This character places Brathinus among the minority of staphylinid with complete or near-complete abdominal coverage.
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Distribution
North America (United States, with records from California and other regions) and East Asia (Japan, China).
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Species diversity
Six are recognized: Brathinus californicus (California), B. nitidus, B. oculatus, B. satoi (Japan), B. shikokuensis (Japan), and B. varicornis. The North American species were reviewed in 1975, but detailed ecological data remain limited.
Taxonomic placement
Brathinus is classified in Omaliinae, tribe Anthophagini, a group of generally small to medium-sized rove beetles often associated with leaf litter and other decaying plant matter.