Anillinus elongatus

Anillinus elongatus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Jeannel in 1963. It belongs to the genus Anillinus, a group of small, often eyeless or reduced-eyed beetles typically associated with subterranean or soil-dwelling habitats. The species is known from the United States, with records indicating presence in North America. Like other members of the subtribe Anillina, it is likely adapted to specialized microhabitats such as leaf litter, soil, or caves.