Megalopinus caelatus
(Gravenhorst, 1802)
Megalopinus caelatus is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, Megalopsidiinae. It is one of the larger rove beetles, notable for its distinctive within the Megalopinus. The species has been recorded across a broad swath of the eastern and central United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megalopinus caelatus: /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈpaɪnəs seɪˈleɪtəs/
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Identification
Megalopinus caelatus can be distinguished from other rove beetles by its relatively large size and the characteristic features of the Megalopinus. Members of this genus are among the largest Staphylinidae in North America. Specific diagnostic features for M. caelatus relative to would require examination of detailed morphological characters not available in general sources.
Distribution
Eastern and central United States: recorded from Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Similar Taxa
- MegalopinusOther in the Megalopinus share the large body size and general ; species-level identification requires detailed examination.