Autalia rivularis
(Gravenhorst, 1802)
Autalia rivularis is a small rove beetle (Staphylinidae) in the Aleocharinae. It is native to the Palearctic region with a broad distribution across Europe and Asia, and has been introduced to North America where it is now established in multiple Canadian provinces and U.S. states. The inhabits moist environments near water bodies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Autalia rivularis: /ɔːˈteɪliə rɪˈvjuːlərɪs/
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Habitat
Moist environments in proximity to water bodies, including riparian zones and stream margins. The specific epithet 'rivularis' (meaning 'of small streams') reflects this association with running water .
Distribution
Native to the Palearctic: Europe, Turkey, Russia (European part and Far East), Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Japan (Hokkaido), South Korea, and China (Gansu, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Sichuan). Introduced to North America: Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan) and USA (California, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont).
Human Relevance
Accidentally introduced to North America, where it has established across multiple regions. No documented economic or ecological impact has been reported.