Autalia puncticollis
Sharp, 1864
Autalia puncticollis is a rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, described by Sharp in 1864. It belongs to the tribe Autaliini within the Aleocharinae. The species has a Palearctic native distribution across Europe, Russia, Turkey, and Japan, with introduced 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
Native to Europe, Russia (northern European), Turkey, and Japan (Honshu). Introduced 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 pronotum or neck region, a common diagnostic character in Staphylinidae.
Introduction history
The has established in western North America, likely introduced through human commerce. The first records from this region date to the late 19th or early 20th century.