Aleochara bimaculata
Gravenhorst, 1802
Two-spotted Aleochara
Aleochara bimaculata is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae. It belongs to the large and diverse Aleocharinae, which contains thousands of species worldwide. The species name "bimaculata" refers to two spots, likely describing a distinctive marking on the . As with many Aleochara species, it is probably associated with decaying organic matter and may have ecological importance in nutrient cycling.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aleochara bimaculata: /ˌæ.li.oʊˈkæ.rə ˌbaɪ.mæˈkjuː.lə.tə/
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Distribution
Recorded from North America (Canada and USA), Mexico, Central America (Guatemala), and South America (Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Brazil, Chile, Argentina), as well as Caribbean islands (Cuba, Haiti). Canadian records include Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.