Deroderus tabacinus

(Casey, 1884)

Deroderus tabacinus is a of rove beetle (Staphylinidae) described by Casey in 1884. It belongs to the Paederinae, tribe Lathrobiini, and subtribe Medonina. The species has been recorded from the southwestern United States (Arizona) and Mexico. As with many small rove beetles, detailed ecological and behavioral data remain limited.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Deroderus tabacinus: /dɛˈroːdɛrʊs taˈbaːkɪnʊs/

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Distribution

Recorded from Arizona, USA and Mexico.

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Taxonomic placement

Deroderus is classified in the subtribe Medonina within the tribe Lathrobiini ( Paederinae). The contains relatively small rove beetles, though -level diagnostic features for D. tabacinus have not been summarized in accessible literature.

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