Oxypoda canadensis
Klimaszewski, 2006
Oxypoda canadensis is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, described by Klimaszewski in 2006. As a member of the diverse Oxypoda, it belongs to the Aleocharinae, one of the largest groups within the rove beetles. The species is known from and temperate regions of North America, with records spanning much of Canada and extending into the northern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oxypoda canadensis: /ˌɒksɪˈpoʊdə ˌkænəˈdɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador, Manitoba, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon) and the United States (Alaska, New Hampshire).
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Taxonomic note
This was described relatively recently (2006) by Polish-Canadian entomologist Jan Klimaszewski, who has extensively revised the Aleocharinae of North America. The Oxypoda contains numerous species, many of which are difficult to distinguish without detailed examination of genitalic structures.