Ptomaphagus nevadicus
Horn, 1880
Ptomaphagus nevadicus is a small carrion beetle in the Leiodidae, first described by Horn in 1880. It is a member of the Cholevinae, a group commonly associated with decomposing organic matter. The has a broad distribution across western and central North America, extending into Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ptomaphagus nevadicus: //toʊˈmɑːfəɡəs nɛˈvædɪkəs//
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Distribution
Western and central North America: Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba), USA (Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington), and Mexico (Durango).
More Details
Taxonomic status
Catalogue of Life lists this as a synonym, while GBIF treats it as accepted. This discrepancy suggests ongoing taxonomic evaluation.