Kalissus nitidus
LeConte, J. L., 1874
Kalissus nitidus is a small rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, Micropeplinae. First described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1874, this species is distributed in western North America, with records from Alaska, Washington, and British Columbia. The Kalissus belongs to a small, morphologically distinctive subfamily of rove beetles characterized by their compact body form.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Kalissus nitidus: /kəˈlɪsəs ˈnɪtɪdəs/
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Distribution
Western North America: Alaska (USA), Washington (USA), and British Columbia (Canada). A fossil record from the Pliocene of Alaska has also been documented.
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Taxonomic placement
Kalissus nitidus belongs to Micropeplinae, a small of Staphylinidae containing approximately 30 worldwide. Micropeplines are characterized by their compact, often rounded body form and reduced wing venation.
Fossil record
The has been documented from Pliocene deposits in Alaska, indicating long-term persistence in the region through multiple glacial cycles.