Geocolus caecus Wenzel, 1944
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum | Hexapoda |
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Coleoptera |
| Family | Histeridae |
| Genus | Geocolus |
| Species | Geocolus caecus Wenzel, 1944 |
Description
Diagnostic characters
- Ecological class
- Trogloxene
- Realm
- Terrestrial
Distribution
Range
Known from two counties in Alabama.
Continent
North America
Country
United States
States and provinces
Alabama
Counties
- Alabama
- Jackson, Lauderdale
Conservation and management
State and federal status
Not listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
References
- Peck, S.B. 1995. The cave fauna of Alabama. Part II: The insects. National Speleological Society Bulletin 57: 1–19.
How to cite this account
Geocolus caecus Wenzel, 1944. Cave Biology Data Portal, account SP-2492. https://cavebiology.org/species/geocolus-caecus/ (accessed 7 September 2026).
Data sources and funding are listed in the Acknowledgments.
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