Lithocharodes

Sharp, 1876

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Lithocharodes is a of rove beetles (Staphylinidae) in the tribe Xantholinini, established by Sharp in 1876. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized beetles characterized by the shortened typical of the . The genus is part of the diverse Staphylininae , one of the largest groups within rove beetles. Information on specific and remains limited in available literature.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lithocharodes: /lɪθoʊkəˈroʊdiːz/

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Identification

As a member of Xantholinini, Lithocharodes can be distinguished from other Staphylininae by tribal characteristics including particular arrangements of setae and punctation patterns on the pronotum and . Generic-level identification requires examination of mouthpart structure, particularly the maxillary and labial palpi, and details of the . Definitive separation from related such as Xantholinus requires taxonomic knowledge and dissection.

Distribution

Records indicate presence in multiple regions, though precise geographic limits are poorly documented. The has been reported from both Palearctic and Oriental regions based on museum specimens.

Similar Taxa

  • XantholinusSame tribe Xantholinini; similar body form and size; distinguished by differences in male genitalia and mouthpart structure requiring microscopic examination.
  • OligolinusRelated xantholinine with overlapping distribution; separation based on subtle differences in antennal structure and pronotal shape.

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Taxonomic history

Sharp's 1876 establishment of this has been followed by limited subsequent revisionary work. The genus has been occasionally synonymized or reinstated in historical literature, reflecting ongoing uncertainty in Xantholinini .

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