Agyrtes longulus
(J.L.LeConte, 1859)
Agyrtes longulus is a of in the Agyrtidae. It belongs to a relict group of beetles considered among the most basal lineages of Staphylinoidea. The species has been documented in the Pacific Northwest and western Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agyrtes longulus: /əˈdʒɜːrtiːz ˈlɒŋɡjʊləs/
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Distribution
Pacific Northwest of North America: Canada (British Columbia), USA (Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington).
Ecological Role
As a member of Agyrtidae, likely contributes to nutrient cycling through association with decaying organic matter.