Trichonychini

Trichonychini

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Trichonychini: /ˌtrɪkəˈnɪkɪnaɪ/

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Images

Trimium brevicorne (Reichenbach, 1816) by URSchmidt. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Georgiy Jacobson - Beetles Russia and Western Europe - plate 16 by see in description. Used under a Public domain license.
Trimium brevicorne Jacobson by Georgiy Jacobson. Used under a Public domain license.
Morius occidens 254410332 by Chloe and Trevor Van Loon. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Morius occidens 255078026 by Chloe and Trevor Van Loon. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Trichonyx sulcicollis Jacobson by Georgiy Jacobson. Used under a Public domain license.

Summary

Kenocoelus is a genus of rove beetles within the Trichonychini tribe, known for their small size and associations with Huberia ant nests in New Zealand.

Physical Characteristics

Small beetles (body size 1.46–1.76mm) with short antennae and small, ovoid eyes.

Identification Tips

Distinguished from similar genera in Trichonychini by their small size, short first antennal segment, and lack of sulci on pronotum.

Habitat

Endemic to New Zealand, often associated with ant nests.

Distribution

New Zealand.

Ecosystem Role

Potential inquilines in ant nests; specific interactions not directly observed.

Tags

  • Trichonychini
  • Beetles
  • Endemic
  • New Zealand