Anillinus pecki
Giachino, 2011
Anillinus pecki is a of small ground beetle in the Carabidae, described by Giachino in 2011. It belongs to the subtribe Anillina, a group of minute carabid beetles often associated with subterranean or soil-dwelling . The Anillinus is to North America, with species distributed primarily in the eastern and central United States. Like other anillines, this species is likely eyeless or has highly reduced and exhibits morphological adaptations for life in soil, leaf litter, or cave-like microhabitats.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Known from the United States; records indicate presence in North America with specific locality data from the USA. The Anillinus has its center of diversity in the Appalachian region and eastern North America, suggesting this may occur in similar areas.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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