Tetartopeus convolutus
(Watrous, 1980)
Tetartopeus convolutus is a of rove beetle described by Watrous in 1980. It belongs to the tribe Lathrobiini within the large Staphylinidae. The species is known from limited collection records in northeastern North America. It is one of approximately 50 species in the Tetartopeus, a group of small to medium-sized rove beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tetartopeus convolutus: //tɛˌtɑrtoʊˈpiːəs ˌkɒnvəˈluːtəs//
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Identification
Identification to level requires examination of male genitalia, as is standard for Tetartopeus. The species name "convolutus" refers to the coiled or twisted structure of the . External is similar to other Tetartopeus species, with a slender body form typical of Lathrobiini. Detailed examination against the original description (Watrous, 1980) is necessary for reliable identification.
Distribution
Recorded from Canada (Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec) and the United States (New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio). The distribution is centered in the Great Lakes region and northeastern North America.
Similar Taxa
- Other Tetartopeus speciesExternal is highly similar across the ; -level identification depends on structure and other subtle characters.
- Lathrobiini genera (e.g., Lathrobium, Achenomorphus)Share the slender body form and general appearance of Paederinae rove beetles; distinguished by detailed structural characters of the genitalia and mouthparts.
More Details
Taxonomic history
The was described by LaBelle Watrous in 1980 as part of a revision of the Tetartopeus. The genus was previously treated as a subgenus of Lathrobium.
Data limitations
Only 2 observations are recorded in iNaturalist, and the is represented by relatively few museum specimens. Most aspects of its remain undocumented.