Throscinus politus
Casey, 1889
minute marsh-loving beetle
Throscinus politus is a of in the Limnichidae, first described by Casey in 1889. It belongs to the Cephalobyrrhinae. The species is found in North America. As a member of Limnichidae, it is associated with moist or marshy , though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Throscinus politus: /ˈθɹɒsɪnəs pəˈlaɪtəs/
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Habitat
Marshy or moist environments, consistent with the '' applied to members of this .
Distribution
North America.
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Taxonomic Notes
The Throscinus belongs to the Cephalobyrrhinae within Limnichidae. The Limnichidae (minute marsh-loving beetles) is a small family of beetles in the superfamily Dryopoidea, containing approximately 40 genera and 350 worldwide. Members are typically small (1.5–5 mm), oval to elongate beetles found in moist near water.