Platyprosopinae
Moore, 1964
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1Platyprosopinae is a of rove beetles (Staphylinidae) established by Moore in 1964. It is currently treated as a synonym within the subfamily Staphylininae, tribe Platyprosopini. The group represents a historical taxonomic concept that has been subsumed into broader staphylinine classification. Members of the tribe Platyprosopini, to which this subfamily referred, are characterized by distinctive morphological features within the diverse rove beetle fauna.
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How to pronounce Platyprosopinae: //ˌplætɪˌprɒsəˈpaɪniː//
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Taxonomic Status
Platyprosopinae is no longer recognized as a valid . It has been synonymized under Staphylininae, with its constituent placed in the tribe Platyprosopini. This reflects ongoing refinement of rove beetle and classification.
Historical Context
The was proposed by Moore in 1964 to accommodate certain rove beetle with shared characteristics. Subsequent systematic work demonstrated that these are better placed within Staphylininae, leading to the synonymy.