Catalinus angustus

(LeConte, 1852)

Catalinus angustus is a of minute rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, Scydmaeninae. These beetles are among the smallest staphylinids, typically associated with leaf litter and decaying organic matter in forested . The Catalinus belongs to the tribe Stenichnini, a group characterized by their small size and specialized ecological roles in decomposition systems. Records indicate this species occurs in California, USA.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Catalinus angustus: //ˌkætəˈlaɪnəs æŋˈɡʌstəs//

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Habitat

Leaf litter and decaying organic matter in forested environments.

Distribution

USA (California).

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Taxonomic Note

Catalinus angustus was originally described by J.L. LeConte in 1852. The Catalinus is placed in the Scydmaeninae, a group of minute rove beetles formerly treated as the separate Scydmaenidae.

Collection Records

The is represented in the UCR Entomology Research Museum collection, with documented occurrence in California.