Trimiomelba dubia
(LeConte, 1849)
Trimiomelba dubia is a small rove beetle ( Staphylinidae) in the Pselaphinae, a group commonly known as ant-loving beetles. It is native to eastern and central North America. Like other pselaphines, it is likely associated with soil and leaf litter . The was first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1849 under the name Euplectus dubius.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trimiomelba dubia: /ˌtrɪmiˈɒmɛlbə ˈdjuːbiə/
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Habitat
Has been collected from forest floor leaf litter and soil . Specific microhabitat preferences have not been documented.
Distribution
Eastern and central United States: recorded from Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington D.C.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Euplectus dubius LeConte, 1849. Transferred to the Trimiomelba, which belongs to the tribe Trichonychini within the diverse Pselaphinae. The genus name reflects its placement in this tribe (Trimi-omelba).