Zeadolopus oklahomensis
Daffner, 1989
Zeadolopus oklahomensis is a small carrion beetle in the Leiodidae, described by Daffner in 1989. The is known from scattered records across the south-central and southeastern United States. Like other members of the , it is likely associated with decaying organic matter and carrion, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The species name reflects its type locality in Oklahoma.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zeadolopus oklahomensis: /zɛəˈdɒləpəs ˌɒkləhoʊˈmɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia in the United States. The type locality is Oklahoma. Distribution appears disjunct across the southern and eastern United States, with records spanning from the south-central plains to the Atlantic coastal plain.
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Taxonomic placement
Zeadolopus oklahomensis belongs to the tribe Leiodini within the Leiodinae. The Zeadolopus is part of the diverse carrion beetle Leiodidae, which contains many small associated with decaying matter and fungal .
Data limitations
This is represented by extremely few observations in public databases (only 1 observation in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff). The lack of field observations and ecological studies means most aspects of its remain undocumented.