Nemadus brachyderus
(LeConte, 1863)
A small carrion beetle in the Leiodidae, originally described as Catops brachyderus by LeConte in 1863. One of twelve North American in the Nemadus. The lectotype for this species was designated by Peck and Cook in their 2005 revision of the tribe Anemadini.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nemadus brachyderus: /ˈnɛməˌdʊs ˌbrækɪˈdɪərəs/
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Habitat
Forest ; may occur in caves
Distribution
North America: Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec) and USA (Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin)
Diet
Carrion and other decaying materials
Ecological Role
Decomposer