Limnichites

Casey, 1889

minute marsh-loving beetles

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Limnichites is a of minute beetles in the Limnichidae. Members are commonly referred to as minute marsh-loving beetles. The genus contains approximately 15 described . These beetles are associated with moist, marshy .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Limnichites: /lɪmˈnɪkɪtiːz/

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Habitat

Associated with marshy environments and moist , consistent with the of the .

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Taxonomic history

The was established by Thomas L. Casey in 1889.

Species diversity

Approximately 15 have been described in the .

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