Hylota ochracea

Casey, 1906

Hylota ochracea is a rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, Aleocharinae, described by Casey in 1906. The has been introduced from North America to parts of Europe. It is a member of the tribe Oxypodini, a group of small to medium-sized aleocharines often associated with decaying organic matter and fungal .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hylota ochracea: //hɪˈloʊtə oʊˈkreɪʃə//

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Distribution

Native to North America: Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan) and USA (New York, Vermont). Introduced to Europe: Germany, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland.

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Introduction to Europe

Hylota ochracea has been recorded as introduced in multiple European countries (Germany, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland), indicating successful establishment outside its native range. The mechanism and timing of introduction are not documented.

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