Pelosoma
Mulsant, 1844
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1Pelosoma is a of water scavenger beetles in the Hydrophilidae, containing approximately seven described . The genus was established by Mulsant in 1844 and is classified within the Sphaeridiinae and tribe Megasternini. Species in this genus are found in the Neotropical region, with records from Colombia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pelosoma: //pɛ.loʊˈsoʊ.mə//
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Distribution
Colombia (CO); distribution records are sparse and likely incomplete given the limited observational data available.
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Taxonomic placement
Pelosoma is placed in the tribe Megasternini, subtribe Megasternina, within the Sphaeridiinae of Hydrophilidae. The subfamily Sphaeridiinae comprises beetles often associated with decaying organic matter and moist .