Neohypnus

Coiffait & Sáiz, 1964

Neohypnus is a of in the , tribe Xantholinini. Described by Coiffait & Sáiz in 1964, this genus belongs to the diverse Staphylininae. Members of this genus are small to -sized characterized by the typical of the family. The genus has been documented through limited observations, with 34 records on iNaturalist.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neohypnus: /ne.oʊˈhɪpnəs/

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Identification

As a member of , in this possess short that leave most of the abdominal exposed. Within the tribe Xantholinini, Neohypnus species can be distinguished by subtle morphological features of the mouthparts and , 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 Henri Coiffait and Spanish colleague F. Sáiz in 1964. The prefix 'Neo-' (new) indicates its distinction from the earlier-described genus Hypnus.

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