Atheta frosti
Bernhauer, 1909
Atheta frosti is a of in the , Aleocharinae. It was described by Bernhauer in 1909. The species is known from scattered records across northern North America, with documented occurrences in Canada and the northeastern United States. As with many aleocharine rove beetles, detailed biological information remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Atheta frosti: /æˈθiːtə ˈfrɒsti/
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Identification
Atheta frosti can be distinguished from other Atheta by the combination of characters described in the original species description by Bernhauer (1909). Accurate identification typically requires examination of genitalic structures and other subtle morphological features, as is standard for this large and taxonomically challenging . The species belongs to the A. frosti species group within Atheta, though the defining characteristics of this group require knowledge of aleocharine .
Distribution
Canada: British Columbia, Labrador, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan. United States: Alaska, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia.
Similar Taxa
- Other Atheta speciesThe Atheta contains hundreds of , many of which are externally similar and require dissection for reliable identification. A. frosti is part of a recognized species group but is not readily distinguishable from without detailed morphological examination.