Sepedophilus cinctulus
(Erichson, 1839)
Sepedophilus cinctulus is a small (: Tachyporinae) to eastern North America. The was restored to valid status in a 1976 revision that reversed the synonymy of S. corticola Casey under S. cinctulus Erichson, placing corticola as a junior synonym instead. It belongs to a of approximately 30 species in America north of Mexico, characterized by compact bodies and association with forest floor .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sepedophilus cinctulus: /sɛˌpɛdoʊˈfaɪləs sɪŋkˈtuːləs/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar Sepedophilus by male and female eighth abdominal and tergites, and male . The species was historically confused with S. corticola Casey, now synonymized; accurate identification requires examination of genitalic characters illustrated in the 1976 revision.
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Distribution
Eastern North America: Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec) and USA (Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia).
Similar Taxa
- Sepedophilus corticolaFormerly considered a distinct , now synonymized under S. cinctulus; historical misidentifications occurred before the 1976 revision clarified their status.