Aleodorus intricatus
(Casey, 1906)
Intricate Minute Rove Beetle
Aleodorus intricatus is a minute in the , Aleocharinae, tribe Falagriini. It measures 3.1–4.1 mm and is uniformly light to dark brownish-testaceous in color. The is distributed in western North America from the southwestern United States to southern Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aleodorus intricatus: /ˌælioʊˈdɔːrəs ˌɪntrɪˈkeɪtəs/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Aleodorus and minute by its uniform brownish-testaceous coloration and specific body proportions within the 3.1–4.1 mm size range. As a member of tribe Falagriini, it shares the general Aleocharinae characteristics of short exposing most of the , but specific diagnostic features require expert examination.
Distribution
Western North America: Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado (USA) north to southern Alberta and Saskatchewan (Canada). GBIF records also indicate presence in California and Montana.
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Taxonomic History
Described by Casey in 1906. The Aleodorus belongs to tribe Falagriini within the large Aleocharinae, one of the most diverse groups of .