Gonoderina

Seidlitz, 1896

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Gonoderina is a subtribe of darkling beetles ( Tenebrionidae, Alleculinae) established by Seidlitz in 1896. Members of this subtribe are classified within the tribe Alleculini, a group of elongate, soft-bodied beetles commonly known as comb-clawed beetles or false darkling beetles. The subtribe encompasses multiple distributed across various regions, though precise generic composition varies by taxonomic treatment. These beetles share characteristics typical of Alleculinae, including comb-like tarsal claws and generally herbivorous or detritivorous habits.

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How to pronounce Gonoderina: /ɡoʊˈnɒdərɪnə/

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Taxonomic note

The subtribe Gonoderina was established by Seidlitz in 1896 within the tribe Alleculini. The precise circumscription and included of this subtribe have been subject to revision, and modern molecular phylogenetic studies continue to refine relationships within Alleculinae. The subtribe classification reflects morphological groupings that may not correspond to monophyletic lineages.

Observation data

iNaturalist records 7,539 observations for this , indicating moderate documentation effort, though many observations may be identified only to subtribe level pending finer resolution.

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