Dercylinus
Chaudoir, 1883
Species Guides
1Dercylinus is a of ground beetles in the Carabidae, containing only Dercylinus impressus. The genus was established by Chaudoir in 1883 and is classified within the Licininae and tribe Oodini. It is known from the United States. Very little has been published about its or .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dercylinus: /dɛrkɪˈlaɪnəs/
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Identification
The single Dercylinus impressus can be distinguished from other Oodini by the name itself; no other North American oodine genus shares this combination of characters. The specific epithet 'impressus' suggests impressed or depressed surface features on the or pronotum, though original description details are not provided here.
Distribution
United States. The precise range within the country has not been well documented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Oodini genera (e.g., Oodes, Stenocoris)Dercylinus is distinguished by unique morphological characters that led to its recognition as a separate ; however, specific diagnostic characters are not detailed in available sources.
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Taxonomic status
The Dercylinus has been accepted since its description in 1883 and is currently placed in the tribe Oodini, subtribe Oodina, based on Catalogue of Life classification.
Data availability
Only one observation is recorded in iNaturalist, and published biological information appears to be extremely limited. Most aspects of this 's , , and remain undocumented in readily accessible sources.