Ocyusa
Kraatz, 1856
Ocyusa is a of ( ) in the tribe Oxypodini. It was described by Kraatz in 1856. The genus contains at least two described : Ocyusa apicalis and Ocyusa argus. Species are recorded from Europe and North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ocyusa: /oʊˈsaɪ.juː.sə/
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Identification
As a member of the Oxypodini tribe within Aleocharinae, Ocyusa share the characteristic short typical of , leaving most of the exposed. Specific diagnostic features for the require examination of subtle morphological characters such as mouthpart structure, tarsal formula, and . Species-level identification relies on detailed examination of and .
Distribution
Europe and North America. Specific country records include Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Similar Taxa
- Other Oxypodini generaShares tribe-level characteristics including body form and general aleocharine ; requires examination of mouthpart and genitalic characters for definitive separation.
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Taxonomic history
The was established by Kraatz in 1856. Two are currently recognized: Ocyusa apicalis Normand, 1935 and Ocyusa argus (Normand, 1935), both originally described from Normand's work on the same year.