Scopaeina
Mulsant & Rey, 1878
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2Scopaeina is a subtribe of rove beetles (Staphylinidae) in the tribe Lathrobiini, Paederinae. It was established by Mulsant and Rey in 1878. Members are small to medium-sized beetles with the characteristic short and elongated body form typical of the . The subtribe is distinguished by specific morphological features of the and other genitalic structures, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scopaeina: /ˌskɒpeɪˈiːnə/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Lathrobiini subtribes primarily by male genitalic characters, particularly the structure of the and parameters. External morphological features are generally insufficient for reliable identification to subtribe level; dissection and examination of genitalia are typically required. Members share the general Paederinae body plan with relatively short covering approximately half the abdominal length.
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Distribution
of Scopaeina have been recorded across the Palearctic region, with particular diversity in Europe and Asia. The subtribe has a broad but patchy distribution reflecting the collective ranges of its constituent .
Similar Taxa
- Lathrobiini (other subtribes)Other subtribes within Lathrobiini share similar external ; reliable separation requires examination of male genitalia and other subtle structural characters.
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Taxonomic history
The subtribe Scopaeina has undergone various circumscription changes since its original description. Modern treatments recognize it as a distinct lineage within Lathrobiini based on phylogenetic and morphological evidence, though the precise generic composition has been revised in recent decades.