Aleochara castaneimarmotae
Klimaszewski, Webster & Brunke, 2017
Aleochara castaneimarmotae is a rove beetle described in 2017 from eastern North America. The species name references the woodchuck or groundhog (Marmota monax), suggesting a possible association with this . It belongs to a known for larvae that develop inside fly .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aleochara castaneimarmotae: //ˌæliˈoʊkərə kæˈstæn.i.iˌmɑːr.moʊˌti//
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Identification
This can be distinguished from other Aleochara by its specific combination of shapes, punctation patterns, and coloration as detailed in the original description. The specific epithet 'castaneimarmotae' refers to chestnut coloration. Exact diagnostic features require examination of male genitalia and other micro-morphological characters.
Distribution
Known from Canada (New Brunswick, Ontario) and the United States (Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee, Virginia).
Host Associations
- Marmota monax - probable epithet and original description suggest association with woodchuck burrows; specific nature of relationship undetermined
Similar Taxa
- Other Aleochara speciesRequires careful examination of , spermatheca, and other genitalic structures for definitive identification; external often insufficient
More Details
Etymology
The name combines Latin 'castaneus' (chestnut-colored) with 'marmotae' (genitive of Marmota), referring to both the coloration and the apparent association with Marmota monax, the woodchuck or groundhog.