Beeria
Hatch, 1957
Species Guides
1Beeria is a of rove beetles (Staphylinidae) established by Hatch in 1957. Its sole , Beeria nematocera, occurs in the Nearctic region. The genus exhibits morphological characteristics intermediate between tribes Staphylinini and Quediini, with prothoracic features supporting its placement in Quediini. The type species was originally described as Philonthus nematocerus by Casey in 1915.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Beeria: /ˈbeː.ri.a/
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Identification
Distinguished from related by prothoracic characters that align it with Quediini rather than Staphylinini. A key to holarctic genera of Quediini has been published. Not to be confused with the unrelated lepidopteran genus Beeria Hartig, 1963 (Erebidae).
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Appearance
Rove beetle with prothoracic characteristic of tribe Quediini. Detailed external morphology not extractable from available sources.
Distribution
Nearctic region. Specific range details not extractable from available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Beeria Hartig, 1963Homonymous lepidopteran in Erebidae; unrelated to the coleopteran genus Beeria Hatch, 1957
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Nomenclatural history
The was originally described with type Beeria punctata Hatch 1957, later synonymized with Philonthus nematocerus Casey 1915, resulting in the new combination Beeria nematocera (Casey 1915)
Tribal assignment
Taxonomic placement has been debated due to mixed character states; prothoracic supports assignment to Quediini