Cercyon analis
(Paykull, 1798)
Cercyon analis is a small water scavenger beetle in the Hydrophilidae. It is native to the Palearctic region, with established introduced in North America, New Zealand, and Australia. The is associated with moist or aquatic where it scavenges on decaying organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cercyon analis: //ˈsɜːrsiən əˈneɪlɪs//
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Distribution
Native to Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and Iceland. Introduced and established in North America (Canada: AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NT, NS, ON, QC, SK; USA: widespread including AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, IL, IN, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TX, VT, WA, WI), New Zealand (including Chatham Islands), and Australia. Also recorded from Caucasus, Turkey, and Russia (Siberia, Far East, Kuriles); Chinese record from Jilin appears to represent introduction or misidentification given native range exclusion.