Amphichroum maculatum

(Horn, 1883)

Amphichroum maculatum is a of in the , Omaliinae. It is a small found in western North America, with records from British Columbia south through Washington, Oregon, and California, and east to Nevada. The specific epithet "maculatum" (spotted) suggests a patterned appearance, though detailed morphological descriptions are limited in available sources. As a member of the Omaliinae, it likely inhabits moist terrestrial environments where these beetles are commonly encountered.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Amphichroum maculatum: /æmˈfɪkroʊəm ˌmækjʊˈleɪtəm/

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Distribution

Western North America: Canada (British Columbia), United States (California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington).

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Taxonomic Notes

The was described by Horn in 1883. Authority is sometimes cited as Horn, 1882 in some databases (NCBI), though 1883 is the accepted date in Catalogue of Life and GBIF. The Amphichroum belongs to the tribe Anthophagini within the Omaliinae.

Data Limitations

This has minimal published biological or ecological information. iNaturalist records 22 observations, suggesting it is infrequently encountered or underreported. No peer-reviewed studies specifically addressing its biology, , or were found in the provided sources.