Nemadus hornii
Hatch, 1933
Nemadus hornii is a small carrion beetle in the Leiodidae. It is known from North America, with records across Canada and the eastern and central United States. As a member of the carrion beetle guild, it likely contributes to decomposition processes, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nemadus hornii: /nɛˈmɑːdʊs ˈhɔːrniː/
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Distribution
Canada (New Brunswick, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec) and USA (Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin).
Ecological Role
As a small carrion beetle, it likely participates in the decomposition of organic matter and nutrient cycling, though specific ecological functions have not been documented.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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