Lathropinus
Sharp, 1886
Lathropinus is a of in the , , and tribe Pinophilini. The genus was established by Sharp in 1886. in this genus are small, elongate with the characteristic of rove beetles, leaving most of the exposed. As members of Pinophilini, they are likely associated with forest floor , though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
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Taxonomic placement
Lathropinus is classified within the tribe Pinophilini, subtribe Pinophilina, based on morphological characteristics. The is part of the diverse fauna (), one of the largest of organisms on Earth.
Observation records
The has limited observation records on iNaturalist (16 observations as of source date), suggesting it is either genuinely rare, under-collected, or difficult to identify from photographs due to small size and the need for microscopic examination.
Source context
The was mentioned in a 2023 City Nature Challenge blog post from Leavenworth, Kansas, where the author tentatively identified a specimen as 'Lathropinus picipes?' This represents one of the few documented field observations of this genus in citizen science records.