Ochthebius attritus
LeConte, J. L., 1878
Ochthebius attritus is a minute water in the Hydraenidae, first described by J.L. LeConte in 1878. It belongs to a of small beetles commonly known as minute moss beetles or water scavenger beetles, which inhabit moist environments. The has a broad distribution across the Neotropical region and parts of the southern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ochthebius attritus: /ɒkˈθiːbiəs əˈtraɪtəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from USA (Florida, Texas), Bahamas (Great Inagua), Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Guadeloupe, Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil.
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Taxonomic status
The Catalogue of Life lists this as a synonym, while GBIF treats it as accepted. This discrepancy suggests ongoing taxonomic evaluation.
Observation rarity
Only one observation is recorded in iNaturalist, indicating the is either genuinely rare, undercollected, or difficult to detect due to its small size.