Eleusis
Laporte de Castelnau, 1835
Species Guides
1Eleusis is a of rove beetles in the Staphylinidae, Osoriinae, tribe Eleusinini. Members of this genus are small, elongate beetles with reduced characteristic of the family. The genus was established by Laporte de Castelnau in 1835 and contains distributed in various regions.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eleusis: /ɛˈljuːsɪs/
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Identification
Eleusis can be distinguished from other Osoriinae by characters of the tribe Eleusinini, including features of the and mouthparts. Specific identification to level requires examination of genitalia and other fine morphological details.
Distribution
of Eleusis have been recorded from multiple regions; specific distribution varies by species.
Ecological Role
As with other Staphylinidae, likely function as or scavengers in soil and leaf litter , though specific ecological roles for Eleusis species are not well documented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Osoriinae generaSimilar body form and reduced ; distinguished by tribal and generic characters of , , and genitalia.
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Taxonomic note
The Eleusis is the type genus of the tribe Eleusinini within the Osoriinae. The name is derived from the Greek town Eleusis, though this etymological connection does not indicate geographic restriction of the genus.
Nomenclatural history
Established by Laporte de Castelnau in 1835, the has undergone various taxonomic revisions within the context of Osoriinae classification.