Edaphus nitidus
Motschulsky, 1857
Edaphus nitidus is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, Euaesthetinae. It is a small, ground-dwelling distributed across the eastern and central United States. The Edaphus belongs to the tribe Euaesthetini, a group of small staphylinids often associated with soil and leaf litter . Like other members of its subfamily, E. nitidus likely inhabits moist terrestrial microhabitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Edaphus nitidus: /ˈɛ.də.fəs ˈnɪ.tɪ.dəs/
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Distribution
Eastern and central United States: Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
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Taxonomic placement
Edaphus nitidus belongs to the Euaesthetinae, a group of small rove beetles characterized by reduced and compact body forms. The tribe Euaesthetini includes typically found in soil and leaf litter .