Flohria subcoerulea
(LeConte, J. L., 1863)
Cerulean Rove Beetle
Flohria subcoerulea is a rove beetle (Staphylinidae) and the sole in the Flohria. It is known as the Cerulean Rove Beetle, reflecting its distinctive coloration. The species occurs in the southern United States through Central America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Flohria subcoerulea: /ˈfloʊriə ˌsʌbkoʊˈruːliə/
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Identification
As the only in its , Flohria subcoerulea can be identified by its placement in the genus Flohria. The specific epithet "subcoerulea" suggests a blue or cerulean coloration that distinguishes it from many other rove beetles. Identification to species requires examination of morphological characters separating it from related genera in the subtribe Philonthina.
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Distribution
Recorded from Texas (USA), Mexico, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Rica.
Similar Taxa
- Other PhilonthinaMembers of the subtribe Philonthina share general body plan and require detailed morphological examination to distinguish from Flohria.
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Taxonomic uniqueness
Flohria subcoerulea is the only in the Flohria, making it phylogenetically and taxonomically distinctive within Staphylinini.