Pseudomedon thoracica
Pseudomedon thoracica is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae. The Pseudomedon belongs to the large and diverse tribe Staphylinini within the Staphylininae. Species in this genus are generally small to medium-sized predatory beetles characterized by their abbreviated that leave most of the exposed, a defining trait of the rove beetle family.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudomedon thoracica: //ˌsjuːdoʊˈmiːdɒn θɔːˈræsɪkə//
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Note on name similarity
The specific epithet "thoracica" is shared with several unrelated , including Anthia thoracica (a large African ground beetle in Carabidae, tribe Anthiini) and Triplax thoracica (a North American pleasing fungus beetle in family Erotylidae). These species are not closely related to Pseudomedon thoracica and should not be confused with it. Anthia thoracica is particularly distinctive as one of the largest ground beetles, reaching 50 mm in length, with prominent and defensive chemical spray capabilities.