Enicmus aterrimus
Motschulsky, 1866
Enicmus aterrimus is a minute in the Latridiidae (plaster beetles), described by Motschulsky in 1866. Like other members of this family, it is extremely small and associated with moist, mold-rich environments. The has been documented in several Canadian provinces including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Enicmus aterrimus: //ˈɛnɪkməs ˌætəˈraɪməs//
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Distribution
Recorded from eastern and central Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. The disjunct distribution between eastern provinces and Saskatchewan suggests either broader unrecorded range or relict .
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Taxonomic Note
The Enicmus is part of the Latridiidae, a group of commonly known as plaster beetles or due to their association with damp, moldy conditions in human structures.
Data Limitations
This is poorly represented in public databases, with only 3 observations on iNaturalist and minimal published biological information. Most aspects of its biology remain undocumented.