Trechus tuckaleechee
Barr, 1962
Trechus tuckaleechee is a of ground beetle in the Trechinae, described by Barr in 1962. It belongs to the Trechus, a large and widespread group of small carabid beetles commonly known as blind beetles or trechine ground beetles. The species epithet 'tuckaleechee' likely references Tuckaleechee, a location in Tennessee, USA, suggesting a restricted geographic distribution. Like other Trechus species, it is presumably adapted to subterranean or cryptic .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trechus tuckaleechee: /ˈtrɛ.kʊs ˌtʌk.əˈliː.tʃi/
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Distribution
United States; specifically known from Tennessee based on the epithet referencing Tuckaleechee, a location in Blount County, Tennessee. GBIF records confirm presence in USA and North America.
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Etymology
The epithet 'tuckaleechee' appears to reference Tuckaleechee, a location in eastern Tennessee, USA. This follows a common pattern in carabid where species are named after their type locality.