Lichminus

Casey, 1889

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Lichminus is a of minute marsh-loving beetles in the Limnichidae, established by Casey in 1889. The genus contains a single described , L. tenuicornis. Members of this genus are associated with wetland , consistent with the of the broader Limnichidae family.

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How to pronounce Lichminus: //ˈlɪk.mɪ.nus//

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Habitat

Wetland environments including marshes and marshy areas, based on the 'marsh-loving beetles' applied to Limnichidae and the ecological preferences of related .

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Taxonomic status

The Lichminus is , containing only the single described L. tenuicornis.

Observation rarity

As of available records, this has been documented in only 6 observations on iNaturalist, suggesting it is rarely encountered or underreported.

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