Dalmosella tenuis
Casey, 1897
Dalmosella tenuis is a of in the , Pselaphinae. It is a small belonging to the tribe Trichonychini within the diverse Pselaphinae, a group known for their compact bodies and reduced . The species was described by Thomas L. Casey in 1897 and occurs across eastern North America.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Small with the characteristic compact body form of Pselaphinae. Members of Dalmosella can be distinguished from related by genitalic characters and subtle external morphological features; specific diagnostic traits for D. tenuis require examination of male and detailed microsculpture patterns.
Distribution
Eastern North America: Canada (New Brunswick) and United States (Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia).
Similar Taxa
- Other Dalmosella speciesCongeneric share general body form and require careful examination of male and subtle external characters for definitive identification.
- Other Trichonychini generaTribe members share compact Pselaphinae ; generic assignment depends on detailed structural features including structure and body proportions.