Astenina
Hatch, 1957
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1Astenina is a subtribe of rove beetles (Staphylinidae) established by Hatch in 1957. Members belong to the Paederinae and tribe Lathrobiini. The subtribe contains multiple of small to medium-sized beetles primarily found in the Northern Hemisphere.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Astenina: /æsteˈniːnə/
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Distribution
Primarily distributed across the Northern Hemisphere, with documented occurrences in North America and Eurasia.
Similar Taxa
- MedoninaBoth are subtribes within the tribe Lathrobiini; separation is based on subtle morphological characters of the male genitalia and tarsal structure, requiring dissection for definitive identification.
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Taxonomic History
Astenina was established by Melville Harrison Hatch in 1957 as part of his work on the Staphylinidae of western North America. The subtribe has undergone periodic revision as phylogenetic understanding of Paederinae has improved.
iNaturalist Observations
The subtribe has accumulated over 1,400 observations on iNaturalist, indicating moderate levels of documentation by citizen scientists, though many records may require expert verification to confirm subtribe-level identification.