Dinaraea angustula

(Gyllenhal, 1810)

Rove beetle

Dinaraea angustula is a small () first described by Gyllenhal in 1810. Originally placed in Aleochara, it was later transferred to Dinaraea. The has a Holarctic distribution, occurring naturally across Europe and northern Asia, with established in North America. It is one of many aleocharine rove beetles characterized by reduced and a compact body form.

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How to pronounce Dinaraea angustula: /ˌdɪnəˈraɪə æŋˈɡʌstjʊlə/

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Distribution

to Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China). to North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon) and the United States (California, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania). Additional records from Russia (European part and Siberia), Turkey, and Georgia.

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