Ptomaphagus fumosus (Peck, 1979)
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum | Hexapoda |
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Coleoptera |
| Family | Leiodidae |
| Genus | Ptomaphagus |
| Species | Ptomaphagus fumosus (Peck, 1979) |
Description
Diagnostic characters
- Ecological class
- Troglophile
- Realm
- Terrestrial
Distribution
Range
Known from one county in Georgia.
Continent
North America
Country
United States
States and provinces
Georgia
Counties
- Georgia
- Walker
Conservation and management
State and federal status
Not listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
References
- Peck, S.B. 1978. Systematics and evolution of forest litter Adelopsis in the southern Appalachians (Coleoptera: Leiodidae; Catopinae). Psyche 85: 355–382. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/50929413.
How to cite this account
Ptomaphagus fumosus (Peck, 1979). Cave Biology Data Portal, account SP-1997. https://cavebiology.org/species/ptomaphagus-fumosus/ (accessed 7 September 2026).
Data sources and funding are listed in the Acknowledgments.
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