Sonoma tishechkini
Ferro & Carlton, 2010
Sonoma tishechkini is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, described by Ferro and Carlton in 2010. It belongs to the Pselaphinae, a diverse group of small beetles often associated with leaf litter and soil . The species is part of the Sonoma, which is classified within the tribe Faronitae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sonoma tishechkini: /səˈnəʊmə tɪˈʃɛtkɪni/
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Distribution
Known from the southeastern United States, with records from Georgia (GA), North Carolina (NC), South Carolina (SC), and Virginia (VA).
More Details
Taxonomic History
Described in 2010 by Michael L. Ferro and Christopher E. Carlton, this represents a relatively recent addition to the described fauna of North American Pselaphinae. The specific epithet 'tishechkini' honors an individual, following common practice in .
Data Availability
No observations are currently recorded in iNaturalist. The appears to be documented primarily through museum specimens and taxonomic literature rather than citizen science observations.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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