Atheta ventricosa
Bernhauer, 1907
Distended Minute Rove Beetle
Atheta ventricosa is a small rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, described by Bernhauer in 1907. It is distributed across much of Canada and the northern United States. The species has been recorded from 10 Canadian provinces and territories and 12 US states.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Atheta ventricosa: /əˈθiːtə vɛnˈtraɪkəsə/
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Identification
The specific epithet 'ventricosa' (Latin for 'distended' or 'swollen') likely refers to a notably swollen or enlarged abdominal shape that distinguishes this from . As a member of the large Atheta, precise identification requires examination of microscopic characters including male genitalia and detailed structure.
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Distribution
Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon Territory. United States: Alaska, California, District of Columbia, Indiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Washington.