Brathinus nitidus

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Superfamily: Staphylinoidea
Family: Staphylinidae
Subfamily: Omaliinae
Tribe: Anthophagini
Genus: Brathinus
Species: nitidus

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Brathinus nitidus: /ˈbræθɪnəs ˈnɪtɪdəs/

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Summary

Brathinus nitidus is a species of ocellate rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, first described by LeConte in 1852.

Physical Characteristics

3.8-4.5 mm in length, all brown antennae.

Identification Tips

Identified by its ocellate rove beetle characteristics and brown coloration.

Habitat

Commonly found in forested areas and adjacent habitats.

Distribution

United States and adjacent Canada, specifically from Newfoundland and Labrador (NF) to Alabama (AL) and from Quebec (QC) to Illinois (IL) and Arkansas (AR).