Beeria

Hatch, 1957

Beeria is a of () established by Hatch in 1957. Its sole , Beeria , 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 species was originally described as Philonthus nematocerus by Casey in 1915.

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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 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

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 genus Beeria Hatch, 1957

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Nomenclatural history

The was originally described with Beeria Hatch 1957, later synonymized with Philonthus nematocerus Casey 1915, resulting in the new combination Beeria (Casey 1915)

Tribal assignment

Taxonomic placement has been debated due to mixed character states; prothoracic supports assignment to Quediini

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