Ptomaphagus ulkei
Horn, 1885
Ptomaphagus ulkei is a small carrion beetle in the Leiodidae, described by Horn in 1885. It is distributed across eastern North America, with records from Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Virginia, and Washington D.C. As a member of the Cholevinae, it is associated with carrion and decomposing organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ptomaphagus ulkei: /ˌtoʊməˈfeɪɡəs ˈʌlkaɪ/
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Distribution
Eastern United States: Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Virginia, and Washington D.C.
Ecological Role
Member of carrion beetle ; contributes to decomposition of small carcasses and organic matter.