Philhygra palustris
(Kiesenwetter, 1844)
Philhygra palustris is a rove beetle ( Staphylinidae) originally described by Kiesenwetter in 1844. The is currently recognized as a synonym of Atheta palustris in some taxonomic databases, though it retains the Philhygra in other treatments. It belongs to a large genus of small to medium-sized staphylinids associated with moist .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Philhygra palustris: /fɪlˈhaɪɡrə pəˈlʌstrɪs/
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Habitat
The specific epithet 'palustris' (meaning 'of marshes' or 'swamp-dwelling') suggests association with wetland or moist . As a member of the Philhygra, it likely inhabits decaying organic matter in damp environments.
Distribution
Recorded from the Azores archipelago (Faial, Flores, Graciosa, São Jorge, and São Miguel islands). The ' broader distribution beyond this insular region remains poorly documented.
Similar Taxa
- Atheta palustrisCurrently considered a synonym; taxonomic status varies by source
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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