Physemus minutus
LeConte, 1854
minute marsh-loving beetle
Physemus minutus is a minute marsh-loving beetle in the Limnichidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1854. This small is known from limited records across Central America and North America. Like other members of the Limnichidae family, it is associated with wetland and marsh . The is rarely encountered and poorly documented in scientific literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Physemus minutus: //ˈfaɪsiːməs maɪˈnjuːtəs//
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Habitat
Associated with marsh and wetland environments, as indicated by the "minute marsh-loving beetle." Specific microhabitat preferences within marshes are not documented.
Distribution
Recorded from Central America and North America. Specific country or regional records are sparse; distribution records from GBIF indicate presence in Middle America and North America.