Thinusa fletcheri
Casey, 1906
Thinusa fletcheri is an intertidal rove beetle in the Staphylinidae. It was described by Casey in 1906 and is one of several in the Thinusa. The genus was revised taxonomically in 1997, with T. fletcheri redescribed and lectotype designated from Casey's syntype series.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Thinusa fletcheri: /θɪˈnuːsə ˈflɛtʃəri/
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Habitat
Intertidal zones along seashores.
Distribution
Pacific coast of North America: recorded from British Columbia (Canada), and Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington (USA).
Similar Taxa
- Thinusa maritimaCongeneric sharing intertidal ; distinguished by morphological features detailed in taxonomic keys
- Other Thinusa species contains multiple ; separation requires examination of maxillary and labial structures, mandibular pore distribution, and abdominal tergite
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Taxonomic history
Originally described by Casey in 1906. The Thinusa was revised in 1997 (Insect & Evolution), with T. fletcheri redescribed and lectotype designated from syntype material at NMNH. The genus was transferred from tribe Phytosini to Athetini based on morphological characters including membranous , bifid ligula, and V-shaped margins on abdominal tergites III-VI.
Observation records
iNaturalist records: 6 observations as of data retrieval.