Tetartopeus
Czwalina, 1888
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3Tetartopeus is a of rove beetles in the Staphylinidae, established by Czwalina in 1888. The genus contains at least four described distributed across Europe, Japan, and North America. One species, Tetartopeus ciceronii, is to Italy. The genus belongs to the Paederinae and tribe Lathrobiini.
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Identification
Members of Tetartopeus can be distinguished from related Lathrobiini by the combination of: reduced or modified wing venation; specific arrangements of punctation on the ; and characteristic modifications of the male genitalia. Detailed identification requires examination of microscopic characters, particularly the and spermatheca.
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Distribution
Europe (including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Italy), Japan, and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE).
Similar Taxa
- LathrobiumBoth belong to tribe Lathrobiini and share general body plan; Tetartopeus differs in wing venation and genitalic structure.
- PaederusRelated in Paederinae; Tetartopeus lacks the distinctive color patterns and defensive compound characteristic of many Paederus .
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Taxonomic history
The was established by Czwalina in 1888 within Staphylinidae. Recent descriptions include T. adanensis (Assing, 2004) and T. frischi (Anlaş, 2015).
Endemic species
Tetartopeus ciceronii Zanetti, 1998 is known only from Italy, suggesting potential conservation interest for this restricted-range .