Anillinus jancae
Barr, 1995
Anillinus jancae is a small, eyeless ground beetle in the tribe Bembidiini. It was described by Thomas C. Barr in 1995 based on specimens from Kentucky. The belongs to a of minute carabids adapted to subterranean or deep soil . Like other Anillinus species, it exhibits troglomorphic traits including reduced pigmentation and .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anillinus jancae: //əˈnɪlɪnəs ˈjɑːŋkaɪ//
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Identification
A. jancae can be distinguished from other Anillinus by its small size (approximately 2 mm), completely eyeless condition, and specific genitalic characters described in the original description. The pronotum is narrower and more elongate than in A. affabilis. The has a distinctive shape with a narrowed, slightly curved apex. Comparison with or reference to Barr's 1995 description is necessary for reliable identification.
Habitat
Deep soil and subterranean environments; collected from mesic forest sites with deep leaf litter and well-developed soil profiles.
Distribution
Known only from the type locality in Kentucky, USA (Carter County).
Ecological Role
Member of the soil fauna ; likely contributes to nutrient cycling through on small soil .
Similar Taxa
- Anillinus affabilisOverlaps in geographic range and shares troglomorphic features; differs in pronotal shape and male genitalia structure.
- Anillinus forthiSimilar size and eyeless condition; distinguished by differences in aedeagal and geographic distribution.