Cryptopleurum subtile
Sharp, 1884
Cryptopleurum subtile is a small in the , described by David Sharp in 1884. The has a broad distribution across East Asia and has been to Europe and North America. It belongs to the Sphaeridiinae, a group characterized by compact body forms and association with moist or aquatic .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cryptopleurum subtile: /ˌkrɪptoʊˈplʊərəm ˈsʌbtɪli/
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Distribution
to East Asia including Japan (Hokkaido), the Russian Far East (Kuril Islands), Kyrgyzstan, Taiwan, and Nepal. to Europe (Belarus, Italy, Ukraine), European Russia, Siberia, and North America (Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan; widespread in USA). Records from China (Beijing) contradict some distribution summaries.
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Taxonomic note
The was originally described by British David Sharp in 1884. The Cryptopleurum is classified in tribe Megasternini within Sphaeridiinae, a group of small often found in decaying matter and moist substrates.
Distribution complexity
Sources conflict regarding Chinese distribution: GBIF records list Beijing and other Chinese localities, while Wikipedia states it is found in 'Northern Asia (excluding China).' This discrepancy may reflect introduction status, taxonomic confusion, or incomplete survey data.