Beyeria vespa
Fenyes, 1910
Beyeria vespa is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, first described by Fenyes in 1910. It belongs to the tribe Crematoxenini within the Aleocharinae. The species is known to occur in North America, with documented records from Arizona, USA. As a member of Staphylinidae, it possesses the characteristic short that leave most of the exposed.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Beyeria vespa: /beɪ̯ˈɛɹiə ˈvɛspə/
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Distribution
North America, with confirmed records from Arizona, USA.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'vespa' (Latin for '') may reflect morphological resemblance to wasps, a common pattern in rove beetles where some exhibit of Hymenoptera. However, no specific mimicry claims have been published for this species.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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