Subterranean-beetle
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Anillinus balli
Anillinus balli is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described in 2004 by Sokolov and Carlton. It is one of numerous species in the genus Anillinus, a group of minute carabids characterized by reduced eyes and elongated appendages adapted for subterranean life. The species is found in the United States. Like other members of its genus, it is likely adapted to mesic forest habitats with deep leaf litter and soil crevices.
Anillinus elongatus
Anillinus elongatus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Jeannel in 1963. It belongs to the genus Anillinus, a group of small, often eyeless or reduced-eyed beetles typically associated with subterranean or soil-dwelling habitats. The species is known from the United States, with records indicating presence in North America. Like other members of the subtribe Anillina, it is likely adapted to specialized microhabitats such as leaf litter, soil, or caves.
Anillinus robisoni
Anillinus robisoni is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described from the United States in 2004. It belongs to the tribe Anillina, a group of minute carabids adapted to subterranean or cryptic habitats. The species is known from limited collection records.
Rosalia funebris
Banded Alder Borer
Rosalia funebris, commonly known as the Banded Alder Borer, is a striking longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is notable for its bold black-and-white coloration and elongated body form. Adults are active in spring and summer and are frequently observed on the bark of hardwood trees, particularly alders. The species is native to western North America, ranging from Alaska to California and New Mexico. Unlike many wood-boring beetles, it is not considered a significant pest as it generally lays eggs in downed rather than living trees.