Acupalpus punctulatus
Hatch, 1953
Marsh ground beetle
Acupalpus punctulatus is a of in the , tribe Stenolophini. It was described by Hatch in 1953 and is currently treated as a synonym of Anthracus punctulatus in some taxonomic databases. The species is known by the "marsh ground beetle," suggesting an association with wetland or moist . Very few observations exist in public databases, indicating it may be rarely encountered or underreported.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acupalpus punctulatus: /ˌækjuˈpælpəs ˌpʌŋkʧuˈleɪtəs/
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Habitat
Suggested to inhabit marsh or wetland environments based on the "marsh ," though specific documentation is sparse.
Distribution
Distribution records are limited. The was described from North America (Hatch, 1953), and at least one observation exists in citizen science databases.
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Taxonomic Status
Catalogue of Life lists Acupalpus punctulatus as a synonym of Anthracus punctulatus, with the path indicating it has been moved to Anthracus. However, iNaturalist and some sources maintain it under Acupalpus. The taxonomic placement appears unstable and may require verification against primary literature.