Catops paramericanus
Peck & Cook, 2002
Catops paramericanus is a small carrion beetle in the Leiodidae, described by Peck & Cook in 2002. It is known from scattered localities across northern North America, including Canada and the northern United States. Like other members of Catops, it is likely associated with decaying organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Catops paramericanus: /ˈkætəps pærəˈmɛrɪkənəs/
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Distribution
Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan. United States: Alaska, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, West Virginia, Wyoming.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'paramericanus' indicates this was named in reference to its geographic relationship to the Americas, likely distinguishing it from related .