Olophrum consimile
(Gyllenhal, 1810)
Olophrum consimile is a Holarctic rove beetle (Staphylinidae: Omaliinae) found across northern North America and Eurasia. First described by Gyllenhal in 1810, this has accumulated multiple junior synonyms due to morphological variability. The species is part of a of small, ground-dwelling beetles associated with moist forest .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Olophrum consimile: /oˈlo.frum kɔnˈsɪ.mɪ.le/
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Distribution
Holarctic: North America (Canada: AB, BC, MB, NB, NF, NS, NT, ON, QC, SK, YT; USA: AK, AZ, CO, ID, ME, MI, MT, NH, NV, OR, SD, UT, VA, WA, WY) and Eurasia (Europe, Ukraine, Russia including Siberia and Far East). Also known from Pliocene deposits in Northwest Territories, Canada.
Similar Taxa
- Olophrum borealeBoth Holarctic Omaliinae with overlapping northern distributions; distinguished by subtle differences in body proportions and male genitalia
- Olophrum latumAnother Holarctic ; O. consimile historically confused with this and other Olophrum leading to multiple synonymies
- Olophrum rotundicolleHolarctic with similar overall form; separation requires examination of aedeagal structures and subtle external characters