Trichiusa hirsuta
Casey, 1906
Trichiusa hirsuta is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, Aleocharinae, described by Casey in 1906. The Trichiusa belongs to the tribe Athetini, a diverse group of small to minute rove beetles. Like other aleocharines, this species likely inhabits leaf litter, soil, or decaying organic matter in forested environments. The specific epithet 'hirsuta' refers to a hairy or bristly appearance, a characteristic feature of this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trichiusa hirsuta: /trɪˈkaɪuːsə hɜːrˈsuːtə/
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Distribution
Eastern North America: recorded from Canada (New Brunswick, Ontario) and the United States (Maryland, Virginia).