Neohypnus
Coiffait & Sáiz, 1964
Species Guides
6- Neohypnus beckeri(Ed Becker's Rove Beetle)
- Neohypnus hamatus(Hooked Rove Beetle)
- Neohypnus lecontei
- Neohypnus melanops(Black-eyed Rove Beetle)
- Neohypnus monstrosus(Monstrous Rove Beetle)
- Neohypnus obscurus(Obscure Rove Beetle)
Neohypnus is a of rove beetles in the Staphylinidae, tribe Xantholinini. Described by Coiffait & Sáiz in 1964, this genus belongs to the diverse Staphylininae. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized beetles characterized by the abbreviated typical of the family. The genus has been documented through limited observations, with 34 records on iNaturalist.
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How to pronounce Neohypnus: /ne.oʊˈhɪpnəs/
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Identification
As a member of Staphylinidae, in this possess short that leave most of the abdominal segments exposed. Within the tribe Xantholinini, Neohypnus species can be distinguished by subtle morphological features of the mouthparts and genitalia, though specific diagnostic characters require examination of and original descriptions.
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Similar Taxa
- HypnusSimilar name and tribal placement; Neohypnus was described later and distinguished by subtle morphological differences in the original description.
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Taxonomic History
The was established by French entomologist Henri Coiffait and Spanish colleague F. Sáiz in 1964. The prefix 'Neo-' (new) indicates its distinction from the earlier-described genus Hypnus.