Axinopalpus pratti

Hatch, 1949

Axinopalpus pratti is a of in the , described by Hatch in 1949. The Axinopalpus belongs to the subtribe Dromiusina within the tribe Lebiini. This species is known from the western United States. Members of this genus are generally small, active associated with ground-level .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Axinopalpus pratti: //ˌæksɪnoʊˈpælpəs ˈprætaɪ//

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Distribution

Western United States, including Oregon and Washington. Records indicate presence in the Pacific Northwest region of North America.

Similar Taxa

  • Axinopalpus biplagiatusSimilar congeneric in the western United States; distinguished by differences in elytral maculation pattern and body proportions.

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Taxonomic Note

The Axinopalpus is placed in the subtribe Dromiusina, a group of small often associated with leaf litter and ground debris. The was described by Melville Hatch, a prominent Pacific Northwest .

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