Oosternum attacomis
Spangler, 1962
Oosternum attacomis is a small water scavenger beetle described by Spangler in 1962. It belongs to the Hydrophilidae, a group of beetles primarily associated with aquatic and semi-aquatic environments. The is known from limited records in the southern United States and Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oosternum attacomis: //ˌoʊ.stərˈnəm ˌæt.əˈkoʊ.mɪs//
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Distribution
Recorded from Louisiana (USA), Mexico, and possibly El Salvador. Distribution within North America appears restricted to the southern portion of the continent.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Spangler in 1962. Placed in the tribe Megasternini within Sphaeridiinae. The Oosternum contains multiple , most of which are poorly documented in published literature.
Data limitations
This is represented by few occurrence records in public databases. Detailed biological information has not been published in readily accessible sources.