Atheta particula

(Casey, 1910)

Atheta particula is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, described by Casey in 1910. It belongs to the large and diverse Aleocharinae, one of the most species-rich lineages within the rove beetles. The species has been documented from limited observations in northeastern North America, with records from Canada and the northeastern United States. Like many aleocharine rove beetles, it is likely associated with decaying organic matter and soil , though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Atheta particula: /əˈθiːtə pɑrˈtɪkjʊlə/

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Distribution

Documented from Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec) and the United States (New York, Rhode Island). The appears restricted to the northeastern Nearctic region.

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Taxonomic Context

Atheta is a large and taxonomically complex within Aleocharinae, with many requiring careful examination of genitalia and other subtle morphological characters for accurate identification. The genus has undergone significant revisionary work, and species limits remain actively studied.

Data Limitations

This is represented by only three observations in iNaturalist and sparse collection records in GBIF, indicating it is either genuinely rare, undercollected, or difficult to identify. No published studies specifically addressing its , , or have been identified.