Holisus

Erichson, 1839

Holisus is a of rove beetles (Staphylinidae) established by Erichson in 1839. It belongs to the tribe Hyptiomina within the Staphylininae. The genus has been documented from Colombia, with records from Chingaza. Very limited biological information is available for this genus.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Holisus: /ˈhɔlɪsʊs/

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Distribution

Colombia (Chingaza).

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Taxonomic placement

Holisus is placed in the tribe Hyptiomina (subtribe of Staphylinini), a group of rove beetles within the large Staphylininae. The tribe Hyptiomina contains characterized by particular arrangements of abdominal tergites and other subtle morphological features.

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