Eusphalerum horni
(Fauvel, 1878)
Eusphalerum horni is a of rove beetle ( Staphylinidae) in the Omaliinae. It was originally described by Fauvel in 1878 under the Anthobium before being transferred to Eusphalerum. The species is known from scattered records across eastern and central North America. Like other members of the genus, it is likely associated with decaying plant matter and fungal , though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eusphalerum horni: //juːsˈfæl.ə.rəm ˈhɔːr.naɪ//
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Distribution
Eastern and central United States. Documented from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Virginia. Possible records from Maine and New York require verification.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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