Cupila excavata
Park, O. & J. A. Wagner, 1962
Cupila excavata is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, Pselaphinae, described by Park and Wagner in 1962. It belongs to the tribe Trichonychini, a group of small, often myrmecophilous beetles. The species is known from the Pacific Northwest region of North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cupila excavata: /kjuːˈpaɪlə ɛkskəˈveɪtə/
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Distribution
Known from British Columbia, Canada and Oregon, USA. Records indicate presence in the Pacific Northwest region of North America.
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Taxonomic Placement
Cupila excavata is classified within the tribe Trichonychini (subtribe Trimiina), a diverse group of Pselaphinae characterized by small body size and often associated with colonies. The Cupila was established to accommodate with distinctive morphological features in this tribe.