Hypnogyra

Casey, 1906

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Hypnogyra is a of rove beetles in the Staphylinidae, first described by Casey in 1906. The genus contains approximately 16 recognized distributed across Europe, Japan, and Northern America. Members belong to the tribe Xantholinini within the Staphylininae. A coiling-up defensive has been documented in at least one species, Hypnogyra tubula.

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How to pronounce Hypnogyra: //hɪpˈnɒdʒɪrə//

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Distribution

Europe, Japan, and Northern America

Behavior

Hypnogyra tubula has been observed exhibiting a coiling-up defensive .

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Taxonomic authority

The was established by Thomas Lincoln Casey Jr. in 1906.

Species diversity

Approximately 16 are currently recognized in the .

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