Anillinus folkertsioides
Sokolov, 2020
Anillinus folkertsioides is a small ground beetle described in 2020 from Jackson County, Alabama. It is a litter-dwelling species, distinguishing it from the sympatric cave-dwelling Anillinus clinei found in the same county. The species belongs to the tribe Anillini, a group of minute carabid beetles often associated with subterranean or forest floor . Its discovery brought the known Anillinus fauna of Alabama to twelve species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anillinus folkertsioides: //ænɪˈlaɪnəs fɔːlˌkɛərtsiˈoʊdiːz//
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Identification
Distinguished from the sympatric Anillinus clinei by its non-troglobitic preference (litter vs. cave). Specific morphological diagnostic features are described in the original description with accompanying illustrations and drawings.
Habitat
Forest litter; specifically described as a 'litter ' in contrast to troglobitic relatives.
Distribution
Known only from Jackson County, Alabama, U.S.A. (type locality).
Similar Taxa
- Anillinus clineiSympatric from same county, distinguished by being troglobitic (cave-dwelling) rather than litter-dwelling.
- Anillinus folkertsiSpecific epithet 'folkertsioides' indicates morphological similarity to this ; 'oides' suffix denotes resemblance.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'folkertsioides' indicates resemblance to Anillinus folkertsi, another in the .
Discovery context
Described alongside three other new Anillinus from Alabama, representing a significant increase in the state's known fauna of this .