Falagria sulcata

(Paykull, 1789)

Falagria sulcata is a rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, distributed across Europe, Asia, and North America. The has been introduced to Canada and the United States, with records from multiple provinces and states. GBIF lists it as a synonym of Falagria caesa, though sources vary in their taxonomic treatment. As a member of the tribe Falagriini, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized aleocharine rove beetles.

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Distribution

Native range includes Europe, Russia (European part to Far East), northern Africa, Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Israel, Syria, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Japan (Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu), Korea (North and South), India, Nepal, China, and Vietnam. Introduced to North America: Canada (Alberta, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan) and United States (Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Utah, Virginia).

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Taxonomic Note

GBIF treats Falagria sulcata as a synonym of Falagria caesa (Er. 1839), while other sources maintain it as a valid . The taxonomic status requires further clarification.