Olisthaerus
Dejean, 1833
Olisthaerus is a of in the , classified in the Olisthaerinae. The genus was established by Dejean in 1833 and includes at least two recognized : O. megacephalus and O. substriatus. These are found in Europe and North America. The genus is characterized by distinct morphological features that set it apart from other staphylinid genera.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Olisthaerus: /ˌɒlɪsˈθɪərəs/
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Distribution
Europe and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Norway (NO) and Sweden (SE).
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Taxonomic note
Olisthaerus is the of the Olisthaerinae, a small lineage within . The subfamily placement indicates phylogenetic distinctiveness from the more -rich staphylinine groups.
Species included
Two are documented: Olisthaerus megacephalus (Zetterstedt, 1828) and Olisthaerus substriatus (Paykull, 1790). Both were originally described in other and later transferred to Olisthaerus.