Thoracophorini
Reitter, 1909
unmargined rove beetles
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6Thoracophorini is a tribe of small rove beetles within the Osoriinae, characterized by the absence of pronotal margins. The tribe contains at least three —Clavilispinus, Nacaeus, and Thoracophorus—with approximately six described . These beetles belong to the diverse Staphylinidae, one of the largest families.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Thoracophorini: //θɔˌrækəˈfɔrəˌnaɪ//
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Identification
Members of Thoracophorini can be distinguished from other Osoriinae tribes by their unmargined pronota—the lateral edges of the pronotum lack raised or defined margins. This contrasts with margined rove beetles where distinct pronotal margins are present. Further identification to or level requires examination of mouthpart structures and genitalia.
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Similar Taxa
- OsoriiniAnother tribe within Osoriinae; distinguished by having margined pronota, whereas Thoracophorini lack pronotal margins
- EleusininiTribe within Osoriinae with margined pronota; Thoracophorini separated by unmargined condition
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Genera composition
The tribe comprises three recognized : Clavilispinus (Bernhauer, 1926), Nacaeus (Blackwelder, 1942), and Thoracophorus (Motschulsky, 1837). The genus Thoracophorus, established in 1837, is the type genus and namesake of the tribe.