Toxidium
LeConte, J. L., 1860
Species Guides
1Toxidium is a of rove beetles in the Staphylinidae, Scaphidiinae. The genus was established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1860. Recent taxonomic work has expanded the genus with multiple new described in 2025, primarily from Brazil. Members of this genus belong to the tribe Scaphisomatini, a group of small beetles often associated with fungal .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Toxidium: /tɔkˈsɪdiʊm/
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Distribution
Toxidium have been recorded from the Neotropical region. Recent species descriptions (2025) indicate a concentration of diversity in Brazil. The appears to have a primarily South American distribution, though precise range boundaries remain poorly documented.
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Taxonomic history
The Toxidium was erected by LeConte in 1860. A significant taxonomic revision by von Groll in 2025 added eight new : T. brigadeirense, T. distortum, T. fleche, T. inusitatum, T. scalenum, T. speratum, and T. ultimum, substantially increasing known diversity.
iNaturalist observations
As of the latest data, Toxidium has 11 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported in citizen science platforms.