Microedus fenderi
Hatch, 1957
Microedus fenderi is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, Omaliinae. It was described by Hatch in 1957 and is known from limited collection records in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Like other members of the Omaliinae, it is a small associated with forest floor . Very little is known about its or due to its rarity and the difficulty of sampling small staphylinid beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Microedus fenderi: /mɪˈkroʊ.iː.dəs ˈfɛndɛraɪ/
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Habitat
Forest floor in the Pacific Northwest; specific microhabitat preferences are undocumented but Omaliinae are generally associated with decaying organic matter, moss, and leaf litter.
Distribution
Known from British Columbia, Canada and Washington State, USA. Distribution records are sparse, reflecting limited sampling effort rather than necessarily restricted range.