Oxybleptes
Smetana, 1982
Oxybleptes is a of () established by Smetana in 1982 within the tribe Xantholinini. The genus contains at least one confirmed , Oxybleptes davisi (Notman, 1924), which has been documented in northeastern North America with a western range extension to Minnesota. Records indicate male specimens may be collected under specific circumstances, though details remain limited. The genus is part of the hyperdiverse rove beetle , one of the largest families of organisms on Earth.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oxybleptes: /ɒkˈsɪblɛptɛs/
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Distribution
Northeastern North America; confirmed from near Duluth in northern Minnesota, representing a considerable westward range extension. The is likely more broadly distributed in eastern North America given the tribe's distribution patterns, but precise records are sparse.
Similar Taxa
- Other Xantholinini generaMembers of Xantholinini share general body plan and require examination of genitalic and other subtle morphological characters for definitive identification; Oxybleptes is distinguished by features established in Smetana's 1982 revision.