Adelothyreus downiei
Adelothyreus downiei is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, Pseudopsinae. Members of this are characterized by their small size and reduced typical of the family. The species was described from specimens collected in Australia. Like other Pseudopsinae, it likely inhabits soil and leaf litter environments, though specific ecological data for this species remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Adelothyreus downiei: /ˌædɪloʊˈθaɪriəs ˈdaʊnii/
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Distribution
Australia
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Taxonomic Note
Adelothyreus downiei was described by Australian entomologist Arthur Mills Lea in 1911. The Adelothyreus contains few described and is characterized by distinctive modifications of the mouthparts and .