Tyrus humeralis

(Aubé, 1844)

Tyrus humeralis is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, specifically within the Pselaphinae. It was described by Aubé in 1844. The species is known from a broad distribution across the eastern and central United States. Like other members of the Tyrus, it is a small, cryptic associated with leaf litter and soil .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tyrus humeralis: /ˈtaɪrəs hjuːˈmɛrəlɪs/

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Habitat

Leaf litter and soil environments, typical of Pselaphinae rove beetles.

Distribution

Eastern and central United States: Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.

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