Tychus
Leach, 1817
Tychus is a of (: Pselaphinae) established by Leach in 1817. occur in Europe, North America, and North Africa. The genus belongs to the tribe Tychini within the diverse Pselaphinae , which are characterized by small body size and often specialized ecological associations. Taxonomic studies have focused on species group delineation, particularly the T. algericus group in North Africa.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Europe, North America, and North Africa. Specific distribution records include Denmark, Norway, Sweden (GBIF); Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco (T. algericus group).
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Taxonomic History
The was established by Leach in 1817. -level has been revised for regional species groups, notably the T. algericus group in North Africa (Besuchet, 2011).
Species Diversity
The includes multiple , with documented examples including T. aculeatus, T. adustus (North America), T. algericus, T. depexus, T. vaucheri, and T. similis (North Africa). A was designated for T. depexus in 2011.