Trimiina
Brendel & Wickham, 1890
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10- Actiastes
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- Dalmosanus
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- Trimioarcus
- Trimiomelba
Trimiina is a subtribe of rove beetles (Staphylinidae: Pselaphinae) established by Brendel & Wickham in 1890. Members of this subtribe belong to the tribe Trichonychini within the diverse Pselaphinae, a group characterized by small body size and often complex associated with life in leaf litter and soil . The subtribe is rarely referenced in general literature and is primarily documented in taxonomic catalogs.
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Taxonomic placement
Trimiina is positioned within the tribe Trichonychini, one of the largest tribes in Pselaphinae. The subtribe classification reflects historical attempts to organize the substantial diversity within Trichonychini, though the stability and utility of subtribal ranks in Pselaphinae varies among .
Observational data
iNaturalist records 57 observations attributed to Trimiina, suggesting limited but detectable presence in science datasets. This count likely reflects identification to subtribe rather than -level determination, as Pselaphinae generally require microscopic examination for accurate identification.