Amarochara fenyesi
Blatchley, 1910
Fenyes's Minute Rove Beetle
A small rove beetle in the Amarochara, described by Blatchley in 1910. It is one of 25 valid recognized in the Holarctic revision of the genus. The species belongs to a group characterized by specific morphological traits and shares the genus-wide trait of apparently utilizing subterranean for and hibernation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Amarochara fenyesi: /ˌæməˈroʊkərə ˈfɛnjɛsi/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Amarochara by specific morphological characters detailed in the taxonomic revision, including features of the mouthparts and genitalia. The species can be separated from using the identification key provided in Assing (2002).
Distribution
Eastern North America: recorded from Ontario (Canada), Georgia, Indiana, and Kansas (USA).
Seasonality
Spring and summer activity period, consistent with the pattern observed in Holarctic Amarochara .
Similar Taxa
- Other Amarochara speciesCongeneric in the same group share similar overall and require detailed examination of genitalia and other fine structural characters for reliable identification.