Tetradonia megalops
(Casey, 1906)
Tetradonia megalops is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, Aleocharinae, tribe Athetini. It was described by Casey in 1906. The species is known from the southern United States, specifically Louisiana and Texas. As a member of the hyper-diverse rove beetle family, it likely inhabits soil and leaf litter environments typical for aleocharine staphylinids, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tetradonia megalops: /tɛtrəˈdoʊniə ˈmɛɡəlɒps/
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Distribution
Known from the southern United States: Louisiana (LA) and Texas (TX).
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
- Megalopsallus ellae Schuh & Schwartz ventral | Entomology Research Museum
- Meloidae Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Primary Type List | Entomology Research Museum
- Publications | Entomology Research Museum
- Answer to Super Crop Challenge #1 | Beetles In The Bush