Aleochara thoracica
Stephens, 1832
Aleochara thoracica is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, tribe Falagriini. The species was described by Stephens in 1832 and is currently accepted under this name, though it has been classified under the Falagrioma in some treatments. It occurs in northeastern North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Very little is known about its or .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aleochara thoracica: //ˌæl.iˈoʊ.kə.rə θɔˈræ.sɪ.kə//
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Distribution
Northeastern North America. Recorded from Canada (New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Quebec) and the United States (Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Wisconsin).
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Taxonomic note
Catalogue of Life lists this as a synonym of Falagrioma thoracica, reflecting historical taxonomic uncertainty. GBIF and NCBI maintain it under Aleochara. The species epithet 'thoracica' refers to thoracic characteristics, though specific diagnostic features are not documented in available sources.