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Acrotona
Acrotona is a genus of rove beetles in the family Staphylinidae, first described by Thomson in 1859. The genus contains at least 30 described species. Recent taxonomic work has identified new species, including Acrotona brachyoptera from New Brunswick, Canada. Members of this genus belong to the subfamily Aleocharinae, a diverse group within the rove beetles.
Brachypalpus
Brachypalpus is a genus of hoverflies (Syrphidae) in the subfamily Eristalinae. The genus contains multiple species, including at least one undescribed species awaiting formal taxonomic description. Species in this genus are typically associated with decaying wood and forest habitats. The undescribed status indicates ongoing taxonomic research is needed to fully characterize and name this particular lineage.