Paederini

Fleming, 1821

Tribe Guides

2

Paederini is a tribe of rove beetles (Staphylinidae) established by Fleming in 1821. The group comprises 28 currently recognized . The oldest known fossil representative is Cretobius fangornis, preserved in Burmese amber from the Kachin State of Northern Myanmar.

Paederus grandis by (c) Andrew Meeds, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Andrew Meeds. Used under a CC-BY license.Homaeotarsus by no rights reserved, uploaded by Mirko Schoenitz. Used under a CC0 license.Homaeotarsus bicolor by (c) Mark Richman, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Mark Richman. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Paederini: //paɪˈdɛrəˌnaɪ//

These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.

Images

More Details

Fossil Record

Cretobius fangornis from Burmese amber represents the oldest known member of Paederini, indicating the tribe's presence during the Cretaceous period.

Sources and further reading