Enicmus aterrimus
Motschulsky, 1866
Enicmus aterrimus is a minute beetle 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 beetles commonly known as plaster beetles or minute brown scavenger beetles 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 remain undocumented.