Ptiliola
Haldeman, 1848
Ptiliola is a of featherwing beetles in the Ptiliidae, established by Haldeman in 1848. Members of this genus are among the smallest beetles known, characteristic of Ptiliidae. The genus contains at least two described : Ptiliola brevicollis and Ptiliola collani. Records indicate presence in Europe and North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ptiliola: /ˌtaɪliˈoʊlə/
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Distribution
Europe and North America. GBIF distribution records specifically note Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE).
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Taxonomic History
The was established by Haldeman in 1848. The two included , Ptiliola brevicollis (Matthews, 1860) and Ptiliola collani (Mäklin, 1853), were described in the mid-19th century.
Observation Rarity
As of source data compilation, iNaturalist records only 2 observations for this , reflecting the difficulty of detecting and identifying these minute beetles.