Anillinus moseleyae
Sokolov & Carlton, 2004
Anillinus moseleyae is a small described in 2004 from the southeastern United States. It belongs to the Anillinus, a group of minute, eyeless or reduced- adapted to subterranean and soil-dwelling . The was named in honor of an individual (Moseley), following standard patronymic conventions. Like other members of the subtribe Anillina, it is presumed to inhabit deep soil, leaf litter, or cave-associated environments, though specific ecological details remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anillinus moseleyae: //ænɪˈlaɪnəs məʊˈsɛliˌeɪ//
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Distribution
United States; known from the southeastern region of North America.
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Taxonomic History
Described by Sokolov and Carlton in 2004, this represents one of numerous Anillinus species documented in recent decades as taxonomic revision of the has progressed. The genus Anillinus is part of the speciose tribe Bembidiini, though its members are morphologically distinct due to their small size and reduced .
Conservation Status
No formal assessment has been published for this . Many Anillinus species have restricted ranges and may be vulnerable to disturbance, though specific threats to A. moseleyae have not been documented.