Anommatus

Wesmael, 1835

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Anommatus is a of small beetles in the Teredidae (formerly placed in Bothrideridae). are known from the Palearctic region, with records from Scandinavia, Britain, and continental Europe. These beetles are characterized by their subterranean habits and distinctive elytral striation patterns used to distinguish closely related species.

Anommatus duodecimstriatus by (c) anonymous, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.Musée entomologique illustré (6008703550) by Bisson-Cottard (Firm); Depuiset, A.; Fischbach, Gustave; Poteau, J.; Quartley, J.; Rothschild, J.; Specht, Friedrich; Vizetelly, Henry. Used under a Public domain license.COLE Bothrideridae Anommatus duodecimstriatus by Desmond W. Helmore . Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anommatus: //əˈnɒməˌtəs//

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Identification

Members of this are distinguished from related bothriderid beetles by specific patterns of elytral . An identification table exists to separate A. reitteri, A. diecki, and A. duodecimstriatus based on these striation patterns and other subtle morphological differences.

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Habitat

Subterranean environments.

Distribution

Palearctic region. Recorded from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Britain (including England).

Behavior

Subterranean habits reported for the .

Similar Taxa

  • Bothrideridae generaAnommatus was historically classified in Bothrideridae and shares morphological similarities; molecular and phylogenetic studies led to its placement in Teredidae.

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Taxonomic History

Anommatus has been transferred between , formerly placed in Bothrideridae but now accepted in Teredidae (Coccinelloidea). Some sources may still list it under Bothrideridae.

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