Autalia puncticollis
Sharp, 1864
Autalia puncticollis is a in the , described by Sharp in 1864. It belongs to the tribe Autaliini within the Aleocharinae. The species has a Palearctic distribution across Europe, Russia, Turkey, and Japan, with in western North America including British Columbia, California, and Washington.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Autalia puncticollis: //ɔːˈteɪ.liə pʌŋk.tɪˈkɒ.lɪs//
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Distribution
to Europe, Russia (northern European), Turkey, and Japan (Honshu). to North America: Canada (British Columbia) and USA (California, Washington).
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'puncticollis' refers to punctation (small pits or dots) on the or neck region, a common diagnostic character in .
Introduction history
The has established in western North America, likely through human commerce. The first records from this region date to the late 19th or early 20th century.