Aradus carolinensis
Kormilev, 1964
Aradus carolinensis is a of in the , described by Kormilev in 1964. The species is known from North America. Members of the Aradus are commonly known as flat bugs and are typically associated with dead wood .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aradus carolinensis: /əˈreɪdəs ˌkæroʊlɪˈnɛnsɪs/
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Habitat
Extant of the Aradus commonly live on and under the bark of dead trees.
Distribution
North America.
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Taxonomic note
This was described by Kormilev in 1964. The Aradus is one of the most species-rich genera in the , with 14 species described from Baltic amber inclusions and numerous extant species.
Preservation in amber
While A. carolinensis itself is not known from amber, the Aradus is well-represented in Baltic amber . The association of extant Aradus with dead wood may explain why so many species are well-preserved in amber deposits, as resin-producing trees would have provided both the habitat and the preservation .