Trichonychini
Reitter, 1882
Trichonychini is a tribe of minute (: Pselaphinae) established by Reitter in 1882. Members of this tribe are characterized by their small size, compact body form, and specialized associated with life in leaf litter and soil microhabitats. The tribe belongs to the supertribe Euplectitae within the -loving Pselaphinae. As with many pselaphine groups, -level remains incompletely resolved due to the group's morphological diversity and cryptic habits.
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How to pronounce Trichonychini: /ˌtrɪkəˈnɪkɪnaɪ/
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Taxonomic placement
Trichonychini is classified within the supertribe Euplectitae of Pselaphinae. The tribe was established by Edmund Reitter in 1882 and has undergone various revisions in circumscription as pselaphine has advanced.
Data availability
Reliable information on , biology, and distribution of Trichonychini is sparse in accessible literature. Most knowledge resides in specialized taxonomic revisions and regional faunas. The 163 iNaturalist observations suggest the group is encountered with moderate frequency but likely underidentified to level.