Acylophorina

Outerelo & Gamarra, 1985

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Acylophorina is a subtribe of rove beetles (Staphylinidae) within the tribe Staphylinini. The subtribe contains the Acylophorus, which includes distributed in Madagascar and the Mascarene Islands. Members of this subtribe are characterized by specific morphological traits that distinguish them from related staphylinine beetles.

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How to pronounce Acylophorina: /ˌæsɪloʊˈfɔːrɪnə/

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Distribution

Madagascar; Mauritius and Mascarene Islands. Distribution has been documented through taxonomic revision of the Acylophorus in this region.

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