Euglenes pygmaeus

(De Geer, 1775)

Euglenes pygmaeus is a minute beetle in the Aderidae (ant-like leaf beetles), first described by De Geer in 1775. The is known from scattered records across Europe, including Belgium and Switzerland. Aderid beetles are typically small, often -mimicking in appearance, and associated with decaying plant material. This species represents one of the numerous tiny that remain poorly documented in terms of and .

Reitter-1911-plate126 (pygmaeus) by Edmund Reitter
. Used under a Public domain license.Reitter-1911-plate126 by Edmund Reitter
. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Euglenes pygmaeus: //juːˈɡliːniːz pɪɡˈmiːəs//

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Distribution

Recorded from Belgium and Switzerland in Europe. GBIF indicates presence in multiple Belgian localities and Switzerland.

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