Thalpius horni

(Chaudoir, 1872)

Thalpius horni is a of in the , first described by Chaudoir in 1872. It is currently classified within the Thalpius, though it was historically placed in Pseudaptinus as a subgenus. The species is known from the United States and is considered a synonym of Pseudaptinus horni in some taxonomic treatments. As a member of the tribe Zuphiini, it belongs to a group of often associated with particular microhabitats and specializations.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Thalpius horni: /ˈθælpiəs ˈhɔːrni/

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Distribution

United States; North America. Distribution records indicate presence in the USA, with the documented in North collections.

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Taxonomic Note

Thalpius horni has a complex taxonomic . Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym with the accepted name being Pseudaptinus horni (Chaudoir, 1872), placing Thalpius as a subgenus of Pseudaptinus. However, iNaturalist and GBIF recognize Thalpius as a valid , with T. horni as a within it. This reflects ongoing taxonomic debate regarding the rank of Thalpius (genus versus subgenus). The species epithet 'horni' likely honors George Henry Horn (1840–1897), a prominent who described numerous North American species.

Collection Records

The is represented in entomological collections, with iNaturalist documenting 41 observations. It appears on desiderata lists for North , indicating it is not among the most commonly encountered species and may be of interest to completing regional faunal surveys.