Dacnochilus angularis
(Erichson, 1840)
Dacnochilus angularis is a ( , ) described by Erichson in 1840. It belongs to the tribe Lathrobiini within the diverse rove beetle . The has been recorded from the southern United States through Central America, with confirmed occurrences in Alabama, Texas, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Rica. Records from Colombia and Venezuela appear to be erroneous. Like other members of Staphylinidae, this species exhibits the characteristic shortened that leave most of the exposed.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dacnochilus angularis: /dæknoʊˈkaɪləs æŋˈɡjuːlərɪs/
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Distribution
United States (Alabama, Texas), Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Rica. Literature records suggesting occurrence in Colombia and Venezuela are considered erroneous.
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Taxonomic placement
The Dacnochilus is classified within the tribe Lathrobiini, , . The tribe Lathrobiini contains numerous small to -sized , many of which are associated with leaf litter, soil, and other decomposing matter .
Data limitations
Available sources provide minimal biological information for this . The GBIF match and Catalogue of Life entry establish the taxonomic framework and geographic distribution, but detailed studies of , , or appear lacking in accessible literature. The iNaturalist record shows only three observations, indicating this species is rarely encountered or underreported.