Atheta capsularis
Klimaszewski, 2005
Atheta capsularis is a of rove beetle (Staphylinidae) described by Klimaszewski in 2005. It belongs to the large Atheta within the Aleocharinae. The species has been documented across northern North America, including much of Canada and Alaska. It represents part of the substantial undocumented diversity of the region, contributing to baseline biodiversity knowledge.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Atheta capsularis: /əˈθiːtə kæpˈsuːlˌɛərɪs/
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Distribution
Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon; United States: Alaska.
Human Relevance
Contributes to baseline biodiversity data for North American Coleoptera. Documented as part of systematic surveys addressing gaps in regional faunal knowledge, supporting conservation and ecological research.
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Taxonomic Status
Listed as a synonym in Catalogue of Life but accepted in GBIF and NCBI . This discrepancy reflects ongoing taxonomic revision in the Atheta.
Research Context
Documented in comprehensive surveys of New Brunswick beetles (2013–2016) that added 303 records and 32 new species descriptions, demonstrating the incomplete state of North American .