Pselaptus
LeConte, J. L., 1880
Pselaptus is a of minute in the Pselaphinae, . Members of this genus are characterized by their small size and the compact body form typical of pselaphine . The genus was established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1880. Like other pselaphines, in this genus are presumed to inhabit leaf litter and soil microhabitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
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Taxonomic Note
Pselaptus is classified within the supertribe Goniaceritae, tribe Brachyglutini, and subtribe Pselaptina. The is part of a large radiation of pselaphine , a group renowned for their morphological diversity and complex male used in identification.