Xenicopoda
Moore & Legner, 1971
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1Xenicopoda is a of rove beetles ( Staphylinidae) in the tribe Anthophagini. It is , containing only the single Xenicopoda helenae, which is known from California. The genus was established by Moore and Legner in 1971.
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Distribution
California, United States. The sole known , Xenicopoda helenae, has been recorded from this region.
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Taxonomic status
Xenicopoda is an accepted within the large rove beetle Staphylinidae. Its placement in the tribe Anthophagini ( Omaliinae) reflects morphological affinities with other small, often fungus-associated beetles in this group.